EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Chapter 1, Problem 60P

(a)

To determine

The unit vector in the northeast direction.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 60P

The unit vector in the northeast direction is 12ˆi+12ˆj.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.

Formula used:

The magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.

The general expression for a vector is v=vx^i+vyˆj .

Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.

  v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj   ............... (1)

Here, v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.

When the unit vector is in the northeast direction, it will have an angle 45° with +x axis.

Calculation:

Substitute 1 for v and 45° for θ in equation (1).

  v=1cos45°ˆi+1sin45°ˆj=12ˆi+12ˆj

Conclusion:

Thus, the unit vector in the northeast direction is 12ˆi+12ˆj.

(b)

To determine

The unit vector in 70° clockwise from y axis.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 60P

The unit vector in 70° clockwise from y axis is 32ˆi12ˆj .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.

Formula used:

The magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.

The general expression for a vector is v=vx^i+vyˆj .

Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.

  v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj   ............... (1)

Here, v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.

When the unit vector is in 70° clockwise from y axis it will make 30° with x axis.

Calculation:

Substitute 1 for v and 30° for θ in equation (1).

  v=cos30°ˆi1sin30°ˆj=32ˆi12ˆj

Conclusion:

Thus,the unit vector in 70° clockwise from y axis. 32ˆi12ˆj.

To determine

The unit vector in the southwest direction.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 60P

The unit vector in the southwest direction is 12ˆi12ˆj .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Unit vectors ˆi and ˆj are directed in east and north direction respectively.

Formula used:

Magnitude of unit vector is always equal to one that’s why it is termed as a unit vector.

The general expression for a vector is v=vx^i+vyˆj .

Write the expression for vector in terms of its components.

  v=vcosθˆi+vsinθˆj   ............... (1)

Here, v is the vector and v is the magnitude of vector.

When the unit vector is in the southwest direction, it will have an angle 45° with x axis.

Calculation:

Substitute 1 for v and 45° for θ in equation (1).

  v=1cos45°ˆi1sin45°ˆj=12ˆi12ˆj

Conclusion:

Thus, the unit vector in the southwest direction is 12ˆi12ˆj.

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