Question

Vector ~A has a negative x-component 3.07 units in length and a positive y-component 3.17 units in length. When a vector ~B = b1i + b2j is added to vector ~A the resulting vector has no x component and a negative y component of 4.43 units. Find the value of
a. b1
b. b2

Answer 1

Answer:

a. 3.07 b. 1.26

Explanation:

Given that A = -3.07i + 3.17j and B = b1i + b1j and C = A + B = 0i + 4.43j

Since A + B = -3.07i + 3.17j + b1i + b2j

= (-3.07 + b1)i + (3.17 + b2)j

So,(-3.07 + b1)i + (3.17 + b2)j = 0i + 4.43j

Comparing components,

-3.07 + b1 = 0 (1) and 3.17 + b2 = 4.43 (2)

a. From (1), b1 = 3.07

b. From(2) b2 = 4.43 - 3.17 = 1.26