FIGURE 3-5
-Refer to Figure 3-5. The sum of these vectors is given by
A) 4.0 cm along +x-axis.
B) 4.0 cm along -x-axis.
C) 4.0 cm along +y-axis.
D) 4.0 cm along -y-axis.
E) 4.0 cm 45° above +x-axis.

Question

FIGURE 3-5 
-Refer to Figure 3-5. The sum of these vectors is given by
A) 4.0 cm along +x-axis. 
B) 4.0 cm along -x-axis. 
C) 4.0 cm along +y-axis. 
D) 4.0 cm along -y-axis. 
E) 4.0 cm 45° above +x-axis.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The vectors point in opposite directions along the y-axis, so their sum will result in a displacement of 4.0 cm in the negative y-direction.

FIGURE 3-5 -Refer to Figure 3-5. the Sum of These Vectors Is