Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

The diagram shows a vector with magnitude $R$ and perpendicular components $P$ and $Q$. Which row gives the correct description of the perpendicular components?

  • Avertical component $Q$, horizontal component $R\sin \theta$
  • Bvertical component $R\cos \theta$, horizontal component $P$
  • Cvertical component $R\cos \theta$, horizontal component $R\sin \theta$
  • Dvertical component $R\sin \theta$, horizontal component $R\cos \theta$

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