Components of a Vector

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Components of a Vector: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Resolution of a Vector in a Plane and Resolution of a Vector along Three Non-coplanar Vectors.

Important Questions on Components of a Vector

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What is the vertical component of a 5N force acting on a particle along a direction making an angle of 60° with vertical?

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Given three vectors a =6 i^-3 j^, b =2 i^-6 j^ and c = -2 i^+21 j^ such that α =a +b +c . Then the resolution of the vector α  into components with respect to a and b is given by :

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A bird flies at an angle of 60o to the horizontal. Its horizontal component of velocity is 10  m s 1 . Find the vertical component of velocity in m s 1 .

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The magnitude of resultant of three vectors of magnitude 1, 2 and 3 whose directions are those of the sides of an equilateral triangle taken in order is

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If projection of any line on coordinate axes 3, 4 and 5, then its length is