A vector of magnitude is directed above the horizontal

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Problem

A vector of magnitude 20 m20\,\text{m} is directed 45∘45^{\circ} above the horizontal. Calculate its component along an axis that is 30∘30^{\circ} above the horizontal (the uu-axis). (a) 14.1 m14.1\,\text{m} (b) 17.3 m17.3\,\text{m} (c) 19.3 m19.3\,\text{m} (d) 5.2 m5.2\,\text{m}

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