Is Calculating Z-Axis Components the Same as X and Y Components?

[sunbunny]

Hey, I'm just wondering if i need to find scalar components for a magnitude on the z-axis, do i go about the same way i would with regual x,y compenents, or is there something else that i need to do??

and just for clarification, the z-axis is the one that makes it 3D, like it's 'popping' out at you??

Thanks!

 

[quasar987]

What is the problem specifically?

 

[sunbunny]

the problem is:

An acceleration vector of magnitude 9.81m/s^2 makes an angle of 75 degress with the positive z-axis. Find the scalar components of the vector parallel and perpendicular to the z-axis.

 

[quasar987]

Then I would answer 'yes' to your original question. :-)

 

[sunbunny]

thanks for your help