Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

The diagram depicts a displacement vector with magnitude $5.0\,\text{km}$ at an angle of $53^\circ$ to the horizontal. What is the vertical component of this displacement vector?

  • A$3.0\,\text{km}$
  • B$4.0\,\text{km}$
  • C$5.0\,\text{km}$
  • D$6.6\,\text{km}$

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