How do you the find magnitude and x component of a vector?

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To find the x component and magnitude of vector A, it's essential to recognize that the vector -5.2 A has a magnitude of 47 m and points in the positive x direction. The x component can be calculated using the formula Ax = magnitude × cos(θ), where θ is the angle of the vector. Since the vector points along the x-axis, the angle is 0 degrees, making Ax equal to the magnitude of 47 m. The magnitude of vector A remains 47 m, as it is not affected by the negative sign in -5.2 A. Understanding these components is crucial for solving vector problems effectively.
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Homework Statement



The vector -5.2 A has a magnitude of 47 m and points in the positive x direction

What is the x component of vector A?
What is the magnitude of vector A?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution

 
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egadda2 said:

Homework Statement



The vector -5.2 A has a magnitude of 47 m and points in the positive x direction

What is the x component of vector A?
What is the magnitude of vector A?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution

You seem to have missed two important sections:
egadda2 said:

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution

 
2. Vector A = Ax + Ay
Ax = magnitude X xi
Ay = magnitude X yi

3. I don't know how to start.
 
any way to provide the diagram?
 
egadda2 said:
3. I don't know how to start.

Try starting by figuring out how long A is, and in what direction it points.
 
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Hi egadda2! Welcome to PF! :smile:

(try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
egadda2 said:
The vector -5.2 A has a magnitude of 47 m and points in the positive x direction

What is the x component of vector A?
What is the magnitude of vector A?
egadda2 said:
2. Vector A = Ax + Ay
Ax = magnitude X xi
Ay = magnitude X yi

That's very confused :redface: …

you mean A = Ax x i + Ay x j.

ok, so in this case Ax = … ? :smile:
 

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