SOLUTION: how do i find the x and y components of a vector? for example, 85 N at 135 degrees

Question 863537: how do i find the x and y components of a vector? for example, 85 N at 135 degrees
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i find the x and y components of a vector? for example, 85 N at 135 degrees
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Note: It sounds like you mean the following::
magnitude:: 85
direction 135 degrees
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If so, the x and y coordinates are
x = 85*cos(135) = -60.10
y = 85*sin(135) = 60.10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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