Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinate Systems - Exercises and Problems - Page 82: 13

Answer

a) $ \vec C=1\;\hat i+3\;\hat j $ b) See the figures below. c) $3.16,\; 71.6^\circ $

Work Step by Step

a) We need to find $\vec C$ in component forms whereas $$\vec C=\vec A+\vec B$$ Plugging the known; $$\vec C= \left(4\;\hat i-2\;\hat j\right)+ \left(-3\;\hat i+5\;\hat j\right) =4\;\hat i-3\;\hat i-2\;\hat j+5\;\hat j$$ $$\boxed{\vec C=1\;\hat i+3\;\hat j}$$ b) See the figures below. We drew the 3 vectors there. c) The magnitude of $\vec C$ is given by applying the Pythagorean theorem. $$|\vec C|=\sqrt{C_x^2+C_y^2}=\sqrt{1^2+3^2}$$ $$|\vec C|=\color{red}{\bf 3.16}$$ and its direction is given by $$\tan\alpha_C=\dfrac{C_y}{C_x}$$ Thus, $$\alpha_C=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{C_y}{C_x}\right]=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{3}{1}\right]$$ $$\alpha_C=\color{red}{\bf 71.6^\circ}$$
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