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Grade 11Vectors

how can a=4i + 6j when x and y components of a are 4 and 6???

Profile image of Bodhit Kunwar
7 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Mahima Kanawat
7 Years ago
Dear student 
A vector can be resolved into infinite components, here Two components are given, one in X and other in Y.
i is used to indicate X direction and j is used to indicate Y direction. 
Therefore,
a = 4i +6j
WITH REGARDS 
MAHIMA 
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