A vector A makes an angle of 20 degree and vector B makes an angle of ...
Problem Statement
A vector A makes an angle of 20 degree and vector B makes an angle of 110 degree with the X axis. The magnitudes of these vectors are 3m and 4m respectively. Find the resultant. Explain in detail.
Solution
To solve this problem, we will use the vector addition formula:
C = A + B
where C is the resultant vector, A and B are the given vectors.
Step 1: Resolve the Vectors
Resolve the given vectors into their x and y components using the following formulas:
Ax = A cos θ
Ay = A sin θ
Bx = B cos θ
By = B sin θ
where θ is the angle the vector makes with the x-axis.
Using these formulas, we get:
Ax = 3 cos 20° = 2.828 m
Ay = 3 sin 20° = 0.998 m
Bx = 4 cos 110° = -1.305 m
By = 4 sin 110° = 3.648 m
Step 2: Add the Components
Add the x and y components of the vectors to get the x and y components of the resultant vector:
Cx = Ax + Bx
Cy = Ay + By
Substituting the values, we get:
Cx = 2.828 - 1.305 = 1.523 m
Cy = 0.998 + 3.648 = 4.646 m
Step 3: Find the Magnitude and Direction of the Resultant Vector
Using the components of the resultant vector, we can find its magnitude and direction:
C = √(Cx² + Cy²)
θ = tan⁻¹(Cy/Cx)
Substituting the values, we get:
C = √(1.523² + 4.646²) = 4.829 m
θ = tan⁻¹(4.646/1.523) = 72.69°
Step 4: Final Answer
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant vector is 4.829 m and it makes an angle of 72.69° with the x-axis.