Question

Find the scalar x- and y-components of the following displacements in the XY-plane: (a) 300 cm at 127° and (b) 500 cm at 220°

Answer 1

(a) $x=300\sin{127^0}=239.59 cm.$

$y=300\cos{127^0}=-180.54 cm.$

(b) $x=500\sin{220^0}=-321.39cm.$

$y=500\cos{220^0}=-383.02 cm.$