Answer:
(a) Vector 2 (13.5 units) has greater x-component
(b) Vector 1 (11 units) has greater x-component
Explanation:
Let the two vectors be "V₁" and "V₂". with magnitudes:
V₁ = 11 units
V₂ = 13.5 units
angles from x-axis:
θ₁ = 90°
θ₂ = 44°
So, the x-components of each will be:
V₁ₓ = V₁Cos θ₁ = (11)Cos (90°) = 0 units
V₂ₓ = V₁Cos θ₂ = (13.5)Cos (44°) = 9.71 units
(a)
Vector 2 (13.5 units) has greater x-component
(b)
So, the x-components of each will be:
V₁y = V₁Sin θ₁ = (11)Sin (90°) = 11 units
V₂y = V₁Sin θ₂ = (13.5)Sin (44°) = 9.37 units
Vector 1 (11 units) has greater x-component