Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

A velocity vector is displayed. Its magnitude is $75\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and it makes an angle of $30^\circ$ east of north. What are the components of the velocity vector in the northerly and in the easterly directions?

  • Anortherly $38\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, easterly $38\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • Bnortherly $38\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, easterly $65\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • Cnortherly $65\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, easterly $38\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • Dnortherly $65\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, easterly $65\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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