Question

Two vectors are defined by F₁ = 2.60×10⁻⁸ N at 130.°, and F₂ = 1.30×10⁻⁸ N at 15.0°.

Note that all angles are measured counter-clockwise relative to the x-axis.
Draw xy axes, and then draw your two vectors. Label the angles.

Use your drawing to find the x- and y-components of F₁
F_1x = ?

F_1y = ?

Use your drawing to find the x- and y-components of F₂
F_2x = ?  
F_2y = ?

Draw a graphical representation of the vector subtraction

F₁−F₂ = F_net. Then redraw the vector subtraction using only the x and y components of your vectors. Use your drawing to determine the following:

x-component of F_net = ?
y-component of F_net= ?

Magnitude of F_net = ?
Direction of F_net = ? ° (counter-clockwise from the positive x-axis)

Answer 1