Question

A vector a→a→, acting at a point can be resolved in to 2 mutually perpendicular directions called rectangular components. The horizontal and vertical components are respectively,

Select one:

a.

(asinθ)iˆ,(acosθ)jˆ(asin⁡θ)i^,(acos⁡θ)j^

b.

(asecθ)iˆ,(atanθ)jˆ(asec⁡θ)i^,(atan⁡θ)j^

c.

 (acosθ)iˆ,(asinθ)jˆ(acos⁡θ)i^,(asin⁡θ)j^

d.

(atanθ)iˆ,(asecθ)jˆ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rectangular components of a vector: If the components of a given vector are perpendicular to each other, they are called as Rectangular components. The figure illustrates a vector A→ represented by OP−→−. Through the point, O two mutually perpendicular axis X and Y are drawn. From the point P, two perpendicular, PN and PM are dropped on X and Y axis respectively.

Step-by-step explanation: