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: 15

Answer

a) $ \vec E=10\;\hat i+2\;\hat j $ b) See the figure below. c) $10.2,\;11.3^\circ$

Work Step by Step

a) We need to find $\vec E$ in component forms whereas $$\vec E=4\vec A+2\vec B$$ Plugging the known; $$\vec E=4(4\;\hat i−2\;\hat j)+2(−3\;\hat i+5\;\hat j )=16\;\hat i-6\;\hat i−8\;\hat j+10\;\hat j$$ $$\boxed{\vec E=10\;\hat i+2\;\hat j}$$ b) See the figure below. We drew the 3 vectors there. c) The magnitude of $\vec E$ is given by applying the Pythagorean theorem. $$|\vec E|=\sqrt{E_x^2+E_y^2}=\sqrt{10^2+2^2}=\color{red}{\bf 10.2}$$ and its direction is given by $$\tan\alpha_E=\dfrac{E_y}{E_x}$$ Thus, $$\alpha_E=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{E_y}{E_x}\right]=\tan^{-1}\left[\dfrac{2}{10}\right]=\bf 11.3^\circ$$ Thus, $$\alpha_E=\color{red}{\bf 11.3^\circ}$$
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