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What is the y component of a vector defined as 12.2m at 245^o

What is the y component of a vector defined as 12.2m at 245^o-example-1
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Given:

v = 12.2 m

Angle = 245 degrees

Let's find the y-component of the vector.

Let's first sketch a free body diagram representing the vector.

We have:

To find the y-component of the vector, apply the formula:


d_y=dcos\theta

Where:

θ = 25 degrees

d = -12.2 m

Thus, we have:


\begin{gathered} d_y=-12.2cos25 \\ \\ d_y=-11.1\text{ m} \end{gathered}

Therefore, the y-component of the vector is -11.1 m.

What is the y component of a vector defined as 12.2m at 245^o-example-1
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