Trigonometry & Vectors

Question

Determine the magnitude and direction for the x and y components of the velocity vector v= 15 m/s which is directed at an angle θ= 35° West of due North

Answer 1

Since θ is West of North,

 

v_x = v (-sinθ) = -15 sin35° m/s = ? m/s

 

v_y = v cosθ = 15 cos35° m/s = ? m/s