Recent content by Sam Cepeda

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    Algebra of Vectors: Find Difference & Multiply

    Homework Statement [/B] Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution [/B] I am not sure if this is the correct way of finding the difference between two vectors. I thought that if "B" was negative then it's direction would change as well as it's angle. If the angle changes then are my...
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    Coordinate Systems and Components of a Vector

    Homework Statement Two points in a plane have polar coordinates P1(2.500m, pie/6) and P2(3.800m, 2pie/3) . Determine their Cartesian coordinates and the distance between them in the Cartesian coordinate system. Round the distance to a nearest centimeter.Homework Equations Ax=Acosθ Ay=Asinθ...
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    Rotational Inertia, Torque and Angular Acceleration (1Q)

    Homework Statement . What is the angular acceleration if a force of 3 N is applied perpendicular to the radius of a 5 kg solid sphere that has a radius of 0.6 meters? Homework Equations = r x F I = mr^2 The Attempt at a Solution I used tried solving for angular acce. 3N/(5kg)(0.6)...