Deck 38:Vectors in the Plane
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Deck 38:Vectors in the Plane
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Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.? ?
A)j
B)i
C)- j
D)- i
E)?i - j
A)j
B)i
C)- j
D)- i
E)?i - j
j
2
Find the component form of v given its magnitude and the angle it makes with the positive x-axis. ?
Magnitude
Angle 0°
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Magnitude
Angle 0°
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Find 2u - 3v.? ?
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4
A gun with a muzzle velocity of 1700 feet per second is fired at an angle of 4° above the horizontal.Find the vertical and horizontal components of the velocity.(Round your answer to one decimal place. )
A)Vertical ≈ 118.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec.
B)Vertical ≈ 119.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,696.9 ft/sec.
C)Vertical ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec.
D)Vertical ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 118.6 ft/sec.
E)Vertical ≈ 118.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 118.6 ft/sec.
A)Vertical ≈ 118.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec.
B)Vertical ≈ 119.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,696.9 ft/sec.
C)Vertical ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec.
D)Vertical ≈ 1,695.9 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 118.6 ft/sec.
E)Vertical ≈ 118.6 ft/sec,Horisontal ≈ 118.6 ft/sec.
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5
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6
Find the component form of v given its magnitude and the angle it makes with the positive x-axis. ?
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Angle ?
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7
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector. ?? ?
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8
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.? ?
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Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.? ?
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10
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11
Find u - v.? ?
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12
Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya was recorded throwing a pitch at a velocity of 107 miles per hour.If he threw the pitch at an angle of 32° below the horizontal,find the vertical and horizontal components of the velocity.(Round your answers to one decimal place. )
A)Vertical ≈ -55.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 91.7 mi/h.
B)Vertical ≈ 90.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ -56.7 mi/h.
C)Vertical ≈ -56.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ -56.7 mi/h.
D)Vertical ≈ -56.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 90.7 mi/h.
E)Vertical ≈ 90.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 90.7 mi/h.
A)Vertical ≈ -55.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 91.7 mi/h.
B)Vertical ≈ 90.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ -56.7 mi/h.
C)Vertical ≈ -56.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ -56.7 mi/h.
D)Vertical ≈ -56.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 90.7 mi/h.
E)Vertical ≈ 90.7 mi/h,Horisontal ≈ 90.7 mi/h.
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13
Select a linear combination of the standard unit vectors i and j of given initial and terminal points of a vector..
Initial Point
Terminal Point
(0,-8)
(9,12)
A)9i + 20j
B)-9i - 20j
C)20i - 9j
D)20i + 9j
E)9i - 20j
Initial Point
Terminal Point
(0,-8)
(9,12)
A)9i + 20j
B)-9i - 20j
C)20i - 9j
D)20i + 9j
E)9i - 20j
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14
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15
Find a unit vector in the direction of the given vector.? ?
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16
Select a linear combination of the standard unit vectors i and j of given initial and terminal points of a vector. Initial Point
Terminal Point
(-9,9)
(10,-10)
A)19i - 19j
B)-19i + 19j
C)-19i - 19j
D)19i + 19j
E)-19i - 19j
Terminal Point
(-9,9)
(10,-10)
A)19i - 19j
B)-19i + 19j
C)-19i - 19j
D)19i + 19j
E)-19i - 19j
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17
Find the component form and the magnitude of the vector v. Initial Point
Terminal Point
(1,3)
(-8,-9)
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(1,3)
(-8,-9)
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18
Find u - v.? ?
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19
Find u - v.? ?
A)?-i - 4j
B)-2i - 4j
C)-i + 4j
D)-2i + 4j
E)-i + 5j
A)?-i - 4j
B)-2i - 4j
C)-i + 4j
D)-2i + 4j
E)-i + 5j
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20
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21
Let w be a vector with initial point (4,-4)and terminal point (2,5).Write w as a linear combination of the standard unit vectors i and j.
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?Find a unit vector in the direction of . ?
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23
?Find the magnitude of vector v with initial point (7,5)and terminal point (-3,-5). ?
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24
A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal.
Find F if W = 5,700 pounds and θ = 29°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)2,761.4 lb
B)2,764.4 lb
C)2,763.4 lb
D)2,765.4 lb
E)2,762.4 lb
Find F if W = 5,700 pounds and θ = 29°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)2,761.4 lb
B)2,764.4 lb
C)2,763.4 lb
D)2,765.4 lb
E)2,762.4 lb
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25
A loaded barge is being towed by two tugboats,and the magnitude of the resultant is 6,400 pounds directed along the axis of the barge (see figure).Find the tension in the tow lines if they each make an angle 21° with the axis of the barge.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
where a = 21°.
A)3,425.7 lb
B)3,429.7 lb
C)3,426.7 lb
D)3,428.7 lb
E)3,427.7 lb

A)3,425.7 lb
B)3,429.7 lb
C)3,426.7 lb
D)3,428.7 lb
E)3,427.7 lb
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26
A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal.
Find F if W = 100 pounds and θ = 11°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)18.1 lb
B)21.1 lb
C)19.1 lb
D)20.1 lb
E)17.1 lb
Find F if W = 100 pounds and θ = 11°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)18.1 lb
B)21.1 lb
C)19.1 lb
D)20.1 lb
E)17.1 lb
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27
A traffic light weighing 15 pounds is suspended by two cables (see figure).Find the tension in each cable if θ1 = 40° and θ2 = 35°.Approximate the answers to one decimal place.
A)TL = 12.7 lb;TR = 12.7 lb
B)TL = 11.9 lb;TR = 11.9 lb
C)TL = 11.9 lb;TR = 12.7 lb
D)TL = 12.7 lb;TR = 11.9 lb
E)TL = 13.7 lb;TR = 12.9 lb

A)TL = 12.7 lb;TR = 12.7 lb
B)TL = 11.9 lb;TR = 11.9 lb
C)TL = 11.9 lb;TR = 12.7 lb
D)TL = 12.7 lb;TR = 11.9 lb
E)TL = 13.7 lb;TR = 12.9 lb
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28
Using the figure below,sketch a graph of the given vector.[The graphs in the answer choices are drawn to the same scale as the graph below.]?
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A)?![<strong>Using the figure below,sketch a graph of the given vector.[The graphs in the answer choices are drawn to the same scale as the graph below.]? -u ?</strong> A)? B)? C)? D)? E)none of these](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB4590/11ea99db_b41d_f144_94ac_51f25f06f180_TB4590_00.jpg)
B)?![<strong>Using the figure below,sketch a graph of the given vector.[The graphs in the answer choices are drawn to the same scale as the graph below.]? -u ?</strong> A)? B)? C)? D)? E)none of these](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB4590/11ea99db_b41e_1855_94ac_d91e8b9eab53_TB4590_00.jpg)
C)?![<strong>Using the figure below,sketch a graph of the given vector.[The graphs in the answer choices are drawn to the same scale as the graph below.]? -u ?</strong> A)? B)? C)? D)? E)none of these](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB4590/11ea99db_b41e_1856_94ac_5bd2c2b98d41_TB4590_00.jpg)
D)?![<strong>Using the figure below,sketch a graph of the given vector.[The graphs in the answer choices are drawn to the same scale as the graph below.]? -u ?</strong> A)? B)? C)? D)? E)none of these](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB4590/11ea99db_b41e_3f67_94ac_9b28badea5f7_TB4590_00.jpg)
E)none of these
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A)?
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B)?
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C)?
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D)?
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E)none of these
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The initial and terminal points of vector v are (3,-8)and (7,1),respectively.Select v in component form. ?
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Find the magnitude of vector v.? 
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Find the component form of vector v. ??
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Given and ,determine .
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33
A traffic light weighing 16 pounds is suspended by two cables (see figure).Find the tension in each cable.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
Where b = 28°
A)18.0 lb
B)17.0 lb
C)16.0 lb
D)19.0 lb
E)15.0 lb

Where b = 28°
A)18.0 lb
B)17.0 lb
C)16.0 lb
D)19.0 lb
E)15.0 lb
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?Find the vector v that has a magnitude of 9 and is in the same direction as u,where . ?
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35
A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal.
Find θ if F = 5,100 pounds and W = 14,000 lb.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)19.4°
B)21.4°
C)23.4°
D)20.4°
E)22.4°
Find θ if F = 5,100 pounds and W = 14,000 lb.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)19.4°
B)21.4°
C)23.4°
D)20.4°
E)22.4°
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36
Find the component form of vector v with initial point (1,-7)and terminal point (-3,1).
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?Find a unit vector in the direction of . ?
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38
A force of F pounds is required to pull an object weighing W pounds up a ramp inclined at θ degrees from the horizontal.
Find W if F = 620 pounds and θ = 20°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)1,812.8 lb
B)1,810.8 lb
C)1,814.8 lb
D)1,811.8 lb
E)1,813.8 lb
Find W if F = 620 pounds and θ = 20°.Approximate the answer to one decimal place.
A)1,812.8 lb
B)1,810.8 lb
C)1,814.8 lb
D)1,811.8 lb
E)1,813.8 lb
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Given and ,determine .
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40
Select a linear combination of the standard unit vectors i and j of given initial and terminal points of a vector. Initial Point
Terminal Point
(-9,7)
(0,2)
A)-9i - 5j
B)-5i + 9j
C)-5i - 9j
D)9i - 5j
E)9i + 5j
Terminal Point
(-9,7)
(0,2)
A)-9i - 5j
B)-5i + 9j
C)-5i - 9j
D)9i - 5j
E)9i + 5j
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41
Given that Force 1 = 55 pounds and Force 2 = 130 pounds,find the angle between the forces if the magnitude of the resultant force is 120 pounds.Round your answer to the nearest degree.
A)72°
B)59°
C)67°
D)79°
E)64°
A)72°
B)59°
C)67°
D)79°
E)64°
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?If and ,find .
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43
If and ,and the vectors make angles of 140° and 20° with the x-axis respectively,find the component form of the sum of u and v.Round answers to two decimal places.
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44
Find the component form of v if and the angle it makes with the x-axis is 30°.
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45
?Find the magnitude and direction angle of .Round the direction angle to the nearest degree.
A)??||v|| = ;? = 269°
B)??||v|| = ;? = 239°
C)??||v|| = ;? = 260°
D)?||v|| = ;? = 252°
E)??||v|| = ;? = 279°
A)??||v|| = ;? = 269°
B)??||v|| = ;? = 239°
C)??||v|| = ;? = 260°
D)?||v|| = ;? = 252°
E)??||v|| = ;? = 279°
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46
Find the magnitude and direction angle of .
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47
Three forces with magnitudes of 74 pounds,98 pounds,and 105 pounds act on an object at angles 170°,220°,and 330°,respectively,with the positive x-axis.Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.Round answers to two decimal places.
A)99.08 pounds;240.95°
B)99.08 pounds;60.95°
C)117.42 pounds;240.95°
D)139.13 pounds;272.47°
E)117.42 pounds;60.95°
A)99.08 pounds;240.95°
B)99.08 pounds;60.95°
C)117.42 pounds;240.95°
D)139.13 pounds;272.47°
E)117.42 pounds;60.95°
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Find the component form of v if and the angle it makes with the x-axis is 60°.
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Find the component form of v if and the angle it makes with the x-axis is 120°.
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Find the component form of v if and the angle it makes with the x-axis is 150°.
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