What are the vector components of a rocket's impact velocity?

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The discussion centers on calculating the vector components of a rocket's impact velocity, which strikes the ground at a 60° angle with a speed of 300 m/s. Participants are prompted to draw a vector diagram to illustrate the eastward and westward components of the rocket's velocity. The focus shifts to calculating the horizontal and vertical components of the impact velocity, emphasizing the importance of clarity in directional terms. It is noted that a vector cannot have components in both eastward and westward directions simultaneously. The conversation concludes with a suggestion to visualize the problem through a diagram for better understanding.
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A rocket hits the ground at an angel of 60° from the horizontal at a speed of 300 m/s.

a. Draw the vector representing the rocket's impact and show the westward and eastward components of it's velocity.

b. Calculate the horizontal and vertical components of the rocket's impact velocity.
 
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Are you sure this is the actual text of the question?
Assuming the usual meaning of East and West, you cannot have a vector with components along both.
You can solve (b) though. Just draw a diagram.
 
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