2. Given the set of vectors: (a) illustrate each vector in one Cartesian plane (all tails at the origin; rough estimation only); and (b) calculate the equivalent unknown vectors shown in (i), (ii), and (iii). Express final answers in unit vectors. No need to illustrate the resulting vectors in part (b). D=-i+ 10j + 5k E= 3î + 9j - 6k F=-12j - 3k (i) D+E+ 2F = G. Find G. (ii) -5Ď = Ħ. Find Ħ. (iii) 2Ē - 2F =T. Find I. %3D %3D

2. Given the set of vectors: (a) illustrate each vector in one Cartesian plane (all tails at the origin; rough estimation only); and (b) calculate the equivalent unknown vectors shown in (i), (ii), and (iii). Express final answers in unit vectors. No need to illustrate the resulting vectors in part (b). D=-i+ 10j + 5k E= 3î + 9j - 6k F=-12j - 3k (i) D+E+ 2F = G. Find G. (ii) -5Ď = Ħ. Find Ħ. (iii) 2Ē - 2F =T. Find I. %3D %3D

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ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

Section3.2: Components Of A Vector

Problem 3.2QQ

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