1. Draw a vector to represent each of the following physical quantities. Choose an appropriate coordinate system. a. A displacement of 40 km in the negative y-direction. b. A velocity of 30 m/s at 5° below the negative x-axis. C. An acceleration of 5 m/s² due east. d. A force of 30 N at 15° south of west.

1. Draw a vector to represent each of the following physical quantities. Choose an appropriate coordinate system. a. A displacement of 40 km in the negative y-direction. b. A velocity of 30 m/s at 5° below the negative x-axis. C. An acceleration of 5 m/s² due east. d. A force of 30 N at 15° south of west.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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