Question

Find the x-component of thisvector:47.3m39.40

Answer 1

We know that

• The angle of direction is 39.4.

,

• The magnitude of the vector is 47.3 m.

To find the horizontal component, use the following formula.

$v_x=v\cdot\cos \theta$

Use the given information to find the horizontal component.

$v_x=47.3m\cdot\cos 39.4\approx36.6m$

Therefore, the x-component is 36.6(m).