Math Problem Statement

Calculate the resultant vector from three given vectors with specified magnitudes and directions: 8 cm at 45°, 7 cm at 15° downward, and 3 cm at 30° downward.

Solution

The exercise involves calculating the resultant vector from three given vectors with magnitudes and directions. Here's the step-by-step plan for solving it:

Vectors:

  1. Vector 1: Magnitude = 8cm8 \, \text{cm}, Direction = 4545^\circ
  2. Vector 2: Magnitude = 7cm7 \, \text{cm}, Direction = 1515^\circ (downward)
  3. Vector 3: Magnitude = 3cm3 \, \text{cm}, Direction = 3030^\circ (downward)

We will:

  1. Resolve each vector into its horizontal (xx) and vertical (yy) components.
  2. Sum the components for all vectors to get the net xx- and yy-components.
  3. Calculate the resultant magnitude and direction using these net components.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector addition
Trigonometry
Resolution of vectors into components

Formulas

x-component = magnitude × cos(angle)
y-component = magnitude × sin(angle)
Resultant magnitude = √(x² + y²)
Resultant direction = atan(y / x)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Basic Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12