The discussion revolves around a kinematics problem involving the addition and subtraction of vectors. The original poster presents two vector equations that yield specific resultant vectors, and they seek to determine the magnitudes of the individual vectors involved.
Some participants have provided guidance on the correct notation for the equations and clarified the distinction between vector components and magnitudes. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the method to calculate the magnitudes, with multiple participants expressing confusion about the conversion from rectangular to polar coordinates.
Participants note that the problem requires the magnitudes of the vectors rather than their components, which has led to some misunderstanding. There are references to textbook resources and online searches for additional information on vector magnitudes.
Looks mostly right, but your parenthesis is misplaced slightly in the first quoted equation above. It should be (c+d)/2 = achardy87 said:
Oh, I see now. They are asking for the "magnitude" of each vector, not the components of the vector. Do you know how to get the magnitude and direction of a vector in polar coordinates given the components in rectangular coordinates?chardy87 said:
It should be in your textbook or the study materials for this problem set.chardy87 said:
chardy87 said: