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(a)
The vector
(a)
Answer to Problem 60PQ
The vector
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression for the vector
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Write an expression for the vector
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Write an expression for
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Conclusion:
The vectors are
Substitute
Thus, the vector
(b)
The vector
(b)
Answer to Problem 60PQ
The vector
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression for
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Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the vector
(c)
The magnitude of
(c)
Answer to Problem 60PQ
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression for magnitude of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of
(d)
The magnitude of
(d)
Answer to Problem 60PQ
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression for magnitude of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the magnitude of
(e)
The direction of
(e)
Answer to Problem 60PQ
The direction of
Explanation of Solution
Write an expression for direction of
Here,
Write an expression for direction of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the direction of
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