What are the components of the vector 73.8 W41 degrees north

Answer 1

Hi Hassan,

To find the components of a vector you use sine and cosine.

Let L be the hypotenuse, or total length of your vector, and Θ be the angle it makes with the x-axis.

Generally,

y=LsinΘ and x=LcosΘ

However, these equations will switch if the angle Θ is in relation to the y-axis, or if you are using tilted axes.

For this problem, y=73.8sin(41)=48.4 x=73.8cos(41)=55.7