course phy 121 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sketch a vector representing a 10 Newton force which acts vertically downward. Position an x-y coordinate plane so that the initial point of your vector is at the origin, and the angle of the vector as measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis is 250 degrees. This will require that you 'rotate' the x-y coordinate plane from its traditional horizontal-vertical orientation. answer/question/discussion: I have sketched this and am trying to figure out by the last sentence above if I'm supposed to be focusing on a 70 degree angle or the 250 degree one. #$&* What are the x and y components of the equilibrant of the force? answer/question/discussion: sin 250 = -.93 cos 250 = -.34 When you multiply by 10 you get -9.3, -3.4 #$&* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copy and paste your work into the box below and submit as indicated: Your instructor is trying to gauge the typical time spent by students on these questions. Please answer the following question as accurately as you can, understanding that your answer will be used only for the stated purpose and has no bearing on your grades: Approximately how much time did you spend on this question? 10 min. You may add optional comments and/or questions in the box below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author information goes here. Copyright © 1999 [OrganizationName]. All rights reserved. Revised: 06 Feb 2010 17:13:54 -0500"