Example
What are the x- and y-components of vector in the Figure below?
(a)The magnitude of the vector is 3 m, and the angle a =
(b) The magnitude of the vector is 4.5 m, and the angle ß = 37°
(a)
(b)
45°
D. (+)
E, (+)
ar
E
D(-)
D
Op = (360° - a)= (360° – 45°) = 315°
Ce = (90°-B) = (90° - 37°) = 53°