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Two vectors, A and B, are added together to form the vector `C = A + B.` The realtionship between the magnitudes of these vectors is given by:
`C _(x) =0`
` C _(y) = A sin 60^(@) + B sin 30^(@)`
`A _(x) and A _(y)` point in the positive x and y directions, respectively.
Which one of the following statements best describes the orientation of vectors A and B ?

A

A and B point in opposite directions.

B

A points `60^(@)` above the positive x axis while B points `30^(@)` above the negative x axis.

C

A point `60^(@)` above the negative x axis while B points `30^(@)` above the positive x axis.

D

A point `60^(@)` below the positive x axis while B points `30^(@)` above the positive y axis.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given information about the vectors A and B, their components, and the resultant vector C. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the Components of Vectors We know that the vectors A and B can be represented in terms of their components along the x and y axes: - Vector A can be expressed as: - \( A_x = A \cos(60^\circ) \) - \( A_y = A \sin(60^\circ) \) - Vector B can be expressed as: - \( B_x = B \cos(30^\circ) \) - \( B_y = B \sin(30^\circ) \) ### Step 2: Analyze the Given Information From the problem, we have the following relationships: - The x-component of vector C is given as \( C_x = 0 \). - The y-component of vector C is given as \( C_y = A \sin(60^\circ) + B \sin(30^\circ) \). ### Step 3: Set Up the Equations Since \( C_x = A_x + B_x = 0 \), we can write: \[ A_x + B_x = 0 \] This implies: \[ A \cos(60^\circ) + B \cos(30^\circ) = 0 \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Cosine Values Using the known values: - \( \cos(60^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \) - \( \cos(30^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) Substituting these values into the equation gives: \[ A \cdot \frac{1}{2} + B \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 0 \] This simplifies to: \[ A + B\sqrt{3} = 0 \] Thus, we can express \( A \) in terms of \( B \): \[ A = -B\sqrt{3} \] ### Step 5: Analyze the Y-component Now, for the y-component: \[ C_y = A \sin(60^\circ) + B \sin(30^\circ) \] Using the sine values: - \( \sin(60^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) - \( \sin(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \) Substituting these values gives: \[ C_y = A \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + B \cdot \frac{1}{2} \] ### Step 6: Substitute A into the Y-component Equation Substituting \( A = -B\sqrt{3} \) into the y-component equation: \[ C_y = (-B\sqrt{3}) \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} + B \cdot \frac{1}{2} \] This simplifies to: \[ C_y = -\frac{3B}{2} + \frac{B}{2} = -B \] ### Step 7: Conclusion about the Orientation From the analysis: - Vector A points 60 degrees above the positive x-axis. - Vector B points 30 degrees above the negative x-axis (which is equivalent to 180° - 30° = 150° from the positive x-axis). ### Final Answer Thus, the orientation of the vectors is: - Vector A is at 60 degrees from the positive x-axis. - Vector B is at 30 degrees from the negative x-axis.
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