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

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinate Systems - Exercises and Problems - Page 82: 14

Answer

a) $ \vec D=7\;\hat i−7\;\hat j $ b) See the figure below. c) $9.9,\;315^\circ$

Work Step by Step

a) We need to find $\vec D$ in component forms whereas $$\vec D=\vec A-\vec B$$ Plugging the known; $$\vec D=(4\;\hat i−2\;\hat j)-(−3\;\hat i+5\;\hat j )=4\;\hat i+3\;\hat i−2\;\hat j-5\;\hat j$$ $$\boxed{\vec D=7\;\hat i−7\;\hat j}$$ b) See the figure below. We drew the 3 vectors there. c) The magnitude of $\vec D$ is given by applying the Pythagorean theorem. $$|\vec D|=\sqrt{D_x^2+D_y^2}=\sqrt{7^2+(-7)^2}=\color{red}{\bf 9.9}$$ and its direction is given by $$\tan\alpha_D=\dfrac{D_y}{D_x}$$ Thus, $$\alpha_D=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{D_y}{D_x}\right]=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{-7}{7}\right]=\bf -45^\circ$$ Thus, $$\alpha_D=\color{red}{\bf 315^\circ}$$
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