Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.4 Vectors - 8.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 627: 73

Answer

$F=20\sqrt3i+20j$

Work Step by Step

Let us consider the vector $v=pi+qj$. The unit vector $u$ in the same direction as $v$ is given by: $u=\dfrac{v}{||v||}$ and the magnitude of any vector (let us say $v$) can be determined using the formula $||v||=\sqrt{p^2+q^2} $ We have: $F_i=||v|| \cos\alpha=(40) \cos30^\circ=20\sqrt3$, and $F_j=||v|| \sin \alpha=40 \sin30^\circ=20$ Therefore, the components of the force vector are: $F=20\sqrt3i+20j$
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