Find the x, y, and z components of the vector

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To find the x, y, and z components of vector A, given that A = 65 m, the z component is calculated as 65m*cos(55) = 37.28m, which is confirmed as correct. The y component is found using 65m*cos(35) = 53.24m, but further breakdown is needed for the x and y components. The x component is derived from the x-y plane component, calculated as 65m*cos(35)*cos(35), while the y component is 65m*cos(35)*sin(35). The discussion concludes with the participant gaining clarity on the calculations needed for the x and y components.
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Find the x, y, and z components of the vector A shown in the figure , given that A = 65 m.

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Y Component: 65m*cos(35) = 53.24m

Z Component: 65m*cos(55) = 37.28m

I think these two are right, but I don't have a clue how to solve for the X component.
 
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Your Z component is correct.
The other component 65m*cos(35) the component of A on the x-y plane.
From this component find the x and y components.
 
rl.bhat said:
Your Z component is correct.
The other component 65m*cos(35) the component of A on the x-y plane.
From this component find the x and y components.

Do you think you could give me just a little nudge in the right direction? I can't figure out how to go from here.
 
65m*cos(35) is the component of A on the x-y plane.
This component makes 35 degrees with the x-axis.
Hence its component on x-axis is 65m*cos(35)*cos(35)
and on y-axis is 65m*cos(35)*sin(35)
 
Okay, I understand everything now, thanks so much for the help!
 

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