Math Problem Statement

Draw vector diagrams

Draw vector diagrams for physics problems involving resultant velocity and displacement.

Solution

I have opened the image you provided. Let’s proceed by drawing vector diagrams for the problems outlined. I will focus on the first three problems to start. Here's a breakdown of what the diagrams would represent:

  1. Problem 1: A plane is flying due north, and wind blows it due west. We need to draw two vectors:

    • One representing the velocity of the plane (100.0 m/s north).
    • The other representing the velocity of the wind (50.0 m/s west). The resultant vector (hypotenuse) represents the resultant velocity.
  2. Problem 2: A hiker walks 10.0 km north and then 10.0 km east.

    • First vector: 10.0 km due north.
    • Second vector: 10.0 km due east. The resultant vector is the direct displacement from the starting point to the endpoint.
  3. Problem 3: An airplane flies due west while wind blows from the north.

    • One vector: 120.0 km/h due west.
    • The second vector: 40.0 km/h from the north. The resultant vector gives the plane's overall velocity and direction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Resultant Velocity
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometry

Formulas

Resultant Velocity: sqrt(Vx^2 + Vy^2)
Direction (angle): θ = tan^(-1)(Vy / Vx)
Displacement: sqrt(dx^2 + dy^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12