Of vectors with lengths 5 m,3 m,and 4 m,which has the greatest magnitude x component?
A)the one with length 5 m
B)the one with length 3 m
C)the one with length 4 m
D)It could be any of the three.

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The magnitude of the x-component of a vector depends on both its length and its direction. Without information on the direction or angle of the vectors relative to the x-axis, any of the vectors could have the greatest magnitude x-component.

Of Vectors with Lengths 5 M,3 M,and 4 M,which Has