To solve for the components of $v_{\text{tot}}$ along the x and y axes, we can break down the total velocity $v_{\text{tot}}$ into its horizontal ($v_x$) and vertical ($v_y$) components using trigonometry.

Given:

• $v_{\text{tot}} = 7.28 \, \text{m/s}$
• $\theta = 25.0^\circ$ (angle with respect to the x-axis)

Steps:

1. The component of the velocity along the x-axis ($v_x$) is calculated as: $v_x = v_{\text{tot}} \cdot \cos(\theta)$

2. The component of the velocity along the y-axis ($v_y$) is calculated as: $v_y = v_{\text{tot}} \cdot \sin(\theta)$

Let me calculate the values for you.The components of the total velocity $v_{\text{tot}} = 7.28 \, \text{m/s}$ are:

• $v_x = 6.60 \, \text{m/s}$ (along the x-axis)
• $v_y = 3.08 \, \text{m/s}$ (along the y-axis)

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

1. How do you determine the angle of a vector from its components?
2. What happens to the components when the angle is increased or decreased?
3. How do you add vectors using components?
4. Can this method be used for three-dimensional vectors as well?
5. What is the physical significance of each component in real-life applications?

Tip: Always ensure the angle is referenced correctly (from the horizontal or vertical) when breaking vectors into components.