Four vectors start at the origin of the x y axes labeled O. Vector A is directed along the negative y axis and has a length of 8.00 meters. Vector B is located in the first quadrant, it makes an angle of 30.0 degrees with the positive y axis and has a length of 15.0 meters. Vector C is located in the third quadrant, it makes an angle of 25.0 degrees with the negative x axis and has a length of 12.0 meters. Vector D is located in the second quadrant, it makes an angle of 53.0 degrees with the negative x axis and has a length of 10.0 meters. - Four vectors starting at the origin

Compute the x- and y-components of the vectors A⃗, B⃗, C⃗, and D⃗ in (Figure 1).

Express your answer in meters.

To find the \( x \)- and \( y \)-components of the vectors \( \mathbf{A} \), \( \mathbf{B} \), \( \mathbf{C} \), and \( \mathbf{D} \), we'll use trigonometry. Each vector can be decomposed into its components using the following formulas:

- \( x \)-component: \( \text{Magnitude} \times \cos(\text{Angle}) \)
- \( y \)-component: \( \text{Magnitude} \times \sin(\text{Angle}) \)

Let's go through each vector one by one.

### 1. **Vector \( \mathbf{A} \)**
- **Direction**: Along the negative \( y \)-axis.
- **Magnitude**: 8.00 meters.

Since \( \mathbf{A} \) is directed entirely along the negative \( y \)-axis:
- \( A_x = 0 \) meters
- \( A_y = -8.00 \) meters

### 2. **Vector \( \mathbf{B} \)**
- **Direction**: Located in

Learn how to compute the x and y components of vectors A, B, C, and D starting from the origin. This problem involves trigonometric calculations to determine vector components based on magnitude and direction angles. Suitable for high school students studying vector analysis.

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