Solving for Velocity Vector Magnitude: 7 m/s and x-Comp: 3 m/s, Find y-Comp"

Thread starter thompsonjscot
Start date Sep 28, 2010

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To find the y-component of a velocity vector with a magnitude of 7 m/s and an x-component of 3 m/s, the Pythagorean theorem is applied. The equation used is v² = x² + y², where v is the magnitude, x is the x-component, and y is the y-component. Substituting the known values, the calculation leads to the conclusion that the y-component is approximately 6.0 m/s. This method effectively resolves the problem using fundamental physics principles. Understanding the application of the Pythagorean theorem is essential for solving similar vector problems.

Sep 28, 2010

thompsonjscot

Homework Statement

the magnitude of the velocity vector is 7 m/s and the x comp is 3 m/s what is the y comp

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sorry if i sound like an idoit i can't rember this from class at all

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Sep 28, 2010

zorro

Use Pythagoras Theorem.

Sep 28, 2010

fss

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

Sep 29, 2010

zorro

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