The -component of a displacement vector is and its magnitude is

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

The

x

-component of a displacement vector is

9\,\text{m}

and its magnitude is

15\,\text{m}

. If the vector lies in the fourth quadrant, the

y

-component of the displacement is (a)

+12\,\text{m}

(b)

-14.7\,\text{m}

(c)

-12\,\text{m}

(d)

-6\,\text{m}