A displacement vector D is given as 40.0 m at an angle of 60.0 degrees NORTH of EAST. The D_xcomponent and theD_y component of the vector are A) D_x = +34.6 m, D_y = +20.0 m. B) D_x = +20.0 m, D_y = −34.6 m. C) D_x = +20.0 m, D_y = +34.6 m. D) D_x = −34.6 m, D_y = +20.0 m. E) D_x = +34.6 m, D_y = −20.0 m.

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Using trigonometry, we can find that the x component of the vector is 40.0 m * cos(60.0 degrees) = 20.0 m and the y component of the vector is 40.0 m * sin(60.0 degrees) = 34.6 m. Therefore, the answer is Choice C.

A Displacement Vector D Is Given as 40