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A vector is 9.55m long and points in a -48.0 degree direction. find the y component

User Tim Ramsey
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Answer:-7.10

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User Hareesh
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Answer:

Dy = - 7.09 [m]

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we must decompose the vector on the X & y axes using the angle with respect to the horizontal axis. Since this angle is negative the direction of the angle clockwise will be taken.

The Y component of the angle can be found using the sine function of the angle.

D = 9.55 [m], - 48°

Dy = - 9.55*sin(48) = - 7.09 [m]

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