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4. A displacement of 20 m is directed entirely along the negative x-axis. Its rectangular components are

A. 20 m and 0 m
B. -20 m and 0 m
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C. 0 m and -20 m
D. 20 m and 20 m

📝 Explanation

A vector along the negative x-axis has a negative x-component and zero y-component.

📖 Additional Information

  • 20 m and 0 m
  • -20 m and 0 m
  • 0 m and -20 m
  • 20 m and 20 m

A vector along the negative x-axis has a negative x-component and zero y-component.

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