Vector Components#

For this question, consider two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) that are orthogonal to each other.

Part 1#

What is the component of \(\vec{B}\) along the direction of \(\vec{A}\)?

Answer Section#

  • B cos θ

  • 0

  • A sin θ

  • 1

Part 2#

What is the component of \(\vec{A}\) along the direction of \(\vec{B}\)?

Answer Section#

  • A cos θ

  • 0

  • 1

  • A sin θ

Attribution#

Problem is from the OpenStax University Physics Volume 1 textbook, licensed under the CC-BY 4.0 license.
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