Math Problem Statement
Calculate the x and y components of the vectors that are orthogonal to and have
the same length as the vectors in previous exercise.
Given vector Orthogonal vector
Vector Length l Angle Ξ± Angle x component y component
πβ 1 0Β° 90Β°
π$β 2 30Β° 120Β°
πβ 3 45Β° 135Β°
πβ 4 90Β° 180Β°
Solution
To solve this, we need to find vectors that are orthogonal (perpendicular) to each of the given vectors , and that have the same length as those vectors.
Steps to calculate orthogonal vectors:
- The length of the orthogonal vector will be the same as the original vector.
- If a vector has an angle , then a vector orthogonal to it will have an angle (or , since both directions are valid for orthogonality).
- To find the components of the orthogonal vector, use the following formulas:
- The -component is:
- The -component is: where is the length and is the angle of the orthogonal vector.
We will apply this logic for each vector.
Vector (Length = 1, Angle = )
- Orthogonal angle:
- Length:
- Components of orthogonal vector:
- Orthogonal vector components:
Vector (Length = 2, Angle = )
- Orthogonal angle:
- Length:
- Components of orthogonal vector:
- Orthogonal vector components:
Vector (Length = 3, Angle = )
- Orthogonal angle:
- Length:
- Components of orthogonal vector:
- Orthogonal vector components:
Vector (Length = 4, Angle = )
- Orthogonal angle:
- Length:
- Components of orthogonal vector:
- Orthogonal vector components:
Final Answer:
- orthogonal vector:
- orthogonal vector:
- orthogonal vector:
- orthogonal vector:
Do you need further clarification on these steps? Here are some related questions to explore:
- How can we verify that two vectors are orthogonal?
- What is the significance of the dot product in vector calculations?
- How can the magnitude of a vector be calculated from its components?
- How would the result change if we used the negative orthogonal direction?
- Can you apply these techniques to vectors in three dimensions?
Tip: When checking orthogonality, the dot product of two vectors should equal zero.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Calculations
Trigonometry
Orthogonality
Components of a Vector
Formulas
x = l * cos(Ξ±)
y = l * sin(Ξ±)
Orthogonal angle = Ξ± + 90Β°
Theorems
Dot Product Orthogonality Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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