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Vector Resolution Quick Quiz
Vector Resolution Quick Quiz
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Solidify resolving vectors
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1
Which 2 sides represent the
vertical component
of R?
PA, OA
AP, QO
QO, PO
OP, QA
2
Tanθ is equal to...
adjacent/hypotenuse
opposite/adjacent
opposite/hypotenuse
3
Which trig function would you use to solve for R
y
(also AP, QO)?
tanθ
sinθ
cosθ
4
Which segment is the resultant?
OA
PA
QO
QA
5
Which side is adjacent to θ?
OP (aka Rx)
OA (aka R)
AP (aka Ry)
6
Which has the largest
horizontal component?
Diagram B
Diagram A
Diagram C
7
Resolving vectors means...
Breaking a resultant down into X & Y components
Use Pythagorean theorem to find a resultant
8
Which has the largest
vertical component?
Diagram C
Diagram A
Diagram B
9
Which trig function would you use to solve for R
x
(also OP, QA)?
tanθ
sinθ
cosθ
10
Cosθ is equal to...
opposite/hypotenuse
opposite/adjacent
adjacent/hypotenuse
11
Once you find 1 side with trig, you can just use Pythagorean theorem, right?
Yes, because right triangles maintain ratios of sides
Yes, because you're infallible
No, because that takes the fun out of it
No, because it could be wrong or rounded
12
Which side is opposite to θ?
OP (aka Rx)
OA (aka R)
AP (aka Ry)
13
Sinθ is equal to...
adjacent/hypotenuse
opposite/adjacent
opposite/hypotenuse
14
To resolve a vector into its X & Y components, you use....
sin, cos, tan
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometry/Trig/Trig Functions
15
Which 2 sides represent the
horizontal component
of R?
OP, QA
QO, PO
PA, OA
AP, QO
