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the direction angle for vectors 135° the X component of the vector is -3 what is the Ywhat is what what is the Y component of this vector

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Well, the X component (assuming x is the horizontal) is equal to RCosZ

Where Z is the angle and R is the size of the resultant

Substitute into formula :

X component = RcosZ
-3 = Rcos135°
R = -3/cos135°
R = 4.24264...
R = 4.24 (2dp)

The vertical component (or Y component) is equal to RSinZ

Vertical component = RSinZ
= 4.24264... × Sin135°
= 3

The answer is 3

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