Vector Components

Vector Components

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Flashcard

Science

11th Grade

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Easy

NGSS
HS-PS2-4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are vector components?

Back

Vector components are the projections of a vector along the axes of a coordinate system, typically represented as x (horizontal) and y (vertical) components.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the x component of a vector?

Back

The x component can be calculated using the formula: x = magnitude * cos(θ), where θ is the angle of the vector with respect to the x-axis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the y component of a vector?

Back

The y component can be calculated using the formula: y = magnitude * sin(θ), where θ is the angle of the vector with respect to the y-axis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between the magnitude of a vector and its components?

Back

The magnitude of a vector can be found using the Pythagorean theorem: magnitude = √(x² + y²).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the angle in vector components?

Back

The angle determines the direction of the vector and affects the values of its x and y components.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a vector has a magnitude of 100 N and makes an angle of 30° with the x-axis, what is its x component?

Back

x = 100 * cos(30°) = 86.6 N.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a vector has a magnitude of 100 N and makes an angle of 30° with the x-axis, what is its y component?

Back

y = 100 * sin(30°) = 50 N.

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