The initial point of a vector v in V₂ is the origin and the terminal point is in quadrant II. If v makes an angle with the positive x-axis and |v| = 6, find v in component form 6

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### Vector Component Calculation

The initial point of a vector **v** in \( \mathbb{V}_2 \) is the origin, and the terminal point is in quadrant II. If vector **v** makes an angle of \( \frac{5\pi}{6} \) with the positive x-axis and \( |v| = 6 \), find **v** in component form.

**\[ \mathbf{v} = \big[ \text{Input Box} \big] \]**

**Explanation:**
1. The given angle \( \frac{5\pi}{6} \) is in radians.
2. The magnitude of the vector |**v**| is 6.
3. The vector **v** is situated in Quadrant II, hence the x-component will be negative while the y-component will be positive.

We can calculate the components of vector **v** using the formulas:
- \( v_x = |v| \cos\theta \)
- \( v_y = |v| \sin\theta \)

Where \( \theta = \frac{5\pi}{6} \).

\[
v_x = 6 \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)
\]

\[
v_y = 6 \sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right)
\]
Transcribed Image Text:### Vector Component Calculation The initial point of a vector **v** in \( \mathbb{V}_2 \) is the origin, and the terminal point is in quadrant II. If vector **v** makes an angle of \( \frac{5\pi}{6} \) with the positive x-axis and \( |v| = 6 \), find **v** in component form. **\[ \mathbf{v} = \big[ \text{Input Box} \big] \]** **Explanation:** 1. The given angle \( \frac{5\pi}{6} \) is in radians. 2. The magnitude of the vector |**v**| is 6. 3. The vector **v** is situated in Quadrant II, hence the x-component will be negative while the y-component will be positive. We can calculate the components of vector **v** using the formulas: - \( v_x = |v| \cos\theta \) - \( v_y = |v| \sin\theta \) Where \( \theta = \frac{5\pi}{6} \). \[ v_x = 6 \cos\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) \] \[ v_y = 6 \sin\left(\frac{5\pi}{6}\right) \]
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