3.1 - Introduction to Composition and Resolution of Velocity
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of composition of velocity?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces or speeds combine.
What does resolution of velocity involve?
💡 Hint: Consider how we analyze motion in different axes.
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What is the main purpose of composition of velocity?
💡 Hint: Think of the combination of vectors.
True or False: Resolution of velocity refers to combining two velocities into one.
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of resolution and composition.
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Challenge Problems
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A cyclist goes 15 m/s west and then 20 m/s north. What is the cyclist's resultant velocity and angle?
💡 Hint: Use vector addition for this problem.
An airplane flies at 250 m/s at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Calculate its horizontal and vertical components.
💡 Hint: Break the velocity down using trigonometric functions.
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