Resolve a vector of 50 km at 35° south of West into its x and y components

Wajih asked Oct 11, 2023

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Wajih asked Oct 11, 2023

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Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

With N at 0 degrees

35 degrees south of west becomes 90 + 35 = 125 °

x component 50 km cos 125 = - 28.7 km

y component 50 km sin 125 = 41 km

Xeolabs answered Oct 16, 2023

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