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A Point in Rectangular Coordinates Is, Calculate This Point in Polar Coordinates

The document contains a series of homework questions related to converting between rectangular and polar coordinates, vector operations, and basic physics concepts. It includes calculations for points in different coordinate systems, vector addition and subtraction, and questions about force and work. Additionally, it features multiple-choice questions on dimensional analysis and vector quantities.

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A Point in Rectangular Coordinates Is, Calculate This Point in Polar Coordinates

The document contains a series of homework questions related to converting between rectangular and polar coordinates, vector operations, and basic physics concepts. It includes calculations for points in different coordinate systems, vector addition and subtraction, and questions about force and work. Additionally, it features multiple-choice questions on dimensional analysis and vector quantities.

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Homework 2

Q1. A point in rectangular coordinates (𝑥, 𝑦) is (3,4), calculate this point


in polar coordinates (𝑟, 𝜃).
Homework 2

Q2. A point in rectangular coordinates (𝑥, 𝑦) is (−7,5), calculate the


magnitude and direction of this point (𝑟, 𝜃) in polar coordinates.
Homework 2

Q3. A car traveled a distance 20 𝑘𝑚 in a direction 450 from the east.


Calculate the car’s position (𝑥, 𝑦) in rectangular coordinates.
Homework 2

Q4. Convert point (15,60𝜊) in the polar coordinates to (𝑥, 𝑦) cartesian


coordinates. Consider the angle with x-axis.
Homework 2

Q5. Complete the following table by expressing the vectors graphically, in


Cartesian coordinates and in polar coordinates.
Graphical representation Cartesian coordinates Polar coordinates

A = (2, 3) m

B = (2.8 m/s, 125o)

D = (-4 N, 8 N)
Homework 2

E = (7.25 m/s2, 302o)

Q6. Use the following vectors to perform the operations below.

⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (3 𝑖̂ − 2 𝑗̂ + 2.5 𝑘) m, 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (1 𝑖̂ + 5 𝑘) m, ⃗𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (−3 𝑘) m,


⃗𝐹⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (3 𝑖̂ + 2 𝑗̂) N.

a. Find 𝑅⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ + ⃗𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑅⃗⃗⃗.

b. Find ⃗𝑅⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ − ⃗𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑅⃗⃗⃗.


Homework 2

c. Find ⃗𝑅⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = − 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ + 2 ⃗𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑅⃗⃗⃗.

d. Find ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ , 𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗ , 𝐶⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ , and ⃗𝐹⃗⃗⃗⃗ .


Homework 2

e. Find the angle between ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ and the angle between ⃗𝐹⃗⃗⃗⃗
and 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ .
Homework 2

Q7. You once took a hike going 3.5 km north, then you changed direction
5 km east and finally you walked 2 km south.
a. How far are you from the starting point?

b. What angle does your final position make with the 𝑥-axis?
Homework 2

Q8. A force ⃗𝐹⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (6𝑖̂ – 2𝑗̂) 𝑁 acts on a particle and undergoes a


displacement 𝛥 ⃗𝑟⃗ = (3𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂) 𝑚. Find the work done by the force on
the particle

Q9. Consider two vectors ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 3𝑖̂ – 2𝑗̂ and ⃗𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = −𝑖̂ – 4𝑗̂
Calculate:
a) ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ +⃗𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
c) |⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ +𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ |
b) ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
d) |⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗⃗ − 𝐵⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ |
Homework 2

Q10. If a force 𝐹⃗⃗1 of magnitude 6 units, the origin in a direction Ѳ = 30°


above the position x-axis and a second force 𝐹⃗⃗2of a magnitude 5 units act
at the origin in the direction of positive y-axis. Find the magnitude of the
resulting forces 𝐹⃗⃗1 + 𝐹⃗⃗2
Homework 2

Q11. Choose the correct answer from the following

1) The dimension of the density is


a) MLT
b) ML-1T
c) ML-1T-2
d) ML-3

2) Converting the Cartesian coordinates (4,6) to polar coordinates gives


a) (4.47,63.430)
b) (3, 600)
c) (2.34, 500)
d) (7. 21, 56.300)

3) Which of the following is a vector quantity?


a) Temperature
b) Distance
c) Mass
d) Displacement

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