Vectors Practice Problems

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1

A force of Newtons is applied to a rope which makes an angle of 20 degrees with the horizontal. Calculate the horizontal component of the force. Newtons

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2

What is the vertical component of the force in problem 1? Newtons

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3

A car moves due North for meters and then due West for meters. Find the magnitude of the resultant displacement of the car. meters

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4

A force of Newtons acts due East on an object. What is the magnitude of the resultant force if the frictional force is 27 Newtons? Newtons

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5

A plane travels due Northeast (that means an angle 45 degrees North of due East) at miles/hour. What is the magnitude of the Eastward component of the plane's velocity? mi/hr

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