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26. A fixed-magnitude vector is rotated from the positive x-axis toward the positive y-axis. Its y-component

A. Decreases to zero
B. Remains zero
C. Increases from zero to the full magnitude
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D. Becomes negative

📝 Explanation

(V_y=Vsintheta). It increases from zero at 0° to V at 90°.

📖 Additional Information

  • Decreases to zero
  • Remains zero
  • Increases from zero to the full magnitude
  • Becomes negative

(V_y=Vsintheta). It increases from zero at 0° to V at 90°.

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