Practice Problem: A vector N is known to start at the origin and to end at (5,-4). Ignore the units of measurement. a. Draw the vector in a Cartesian plane. b. What is the x-component ofN? c. What is the y-component ofN? d. What is the value of N i.e., the magnitude of N? Answer: 6.4031 e. Nmakes an acute angle 0 with respect to the horizontal. What is its value? Answer: 38.659g f. In which quadrant does N lie?
Practice Problem: A vector N is known to start at the origin and to end at (5,-4). Ignore the units of measurement. a. Draw the vector in a Cartesian plane. b. What is the x-component ofN? c. What is the y-component ofN? d. What is the value of N i.e., the magnitude of N? Answer: 6.4031 e. Nmakes an acute angle 0 with respect to the horizontal. What is its value? Answer: 38.659g f. In which quadrant does N lie?
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