Components of Vector

Question 1

x Component of Vector A

Answer 1

Ax = A cos θ

Question 2

y Component of Vector A

Answer 2

Ay = A sin θ

Question 3

Magnitude of Vector A

Answer 3

A = √[(Ax)^2 + (Ay)^2]

Question 4

Direction of Vector A

Answer 4

Tan^-1 |Ay/Ax| (with respect to x)

Question 5

x Component of Resultant Vector R

Answer 5

Rx = ΣFx = Ax + Bx + Cx …

Question 6

y Component of Resultant Vector R

Answer 6

Ry = ΣFy = Ay + By + Cy …

Question 7

Vector A in Unit Vector Form

Answer 7

A = (Ax)î + (Ay)ĵ