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When using a coordinate system how is the angle or direction of a vector determined with respect to the axes of the coordinate system?
The angle is measured from the "(+)X" axe and going counter-clockwise until it reaches the Vector. ( Compare with a Watch it will start at the 3 o'clock number)
The coordinate system ( Cartesian Plan) has Four Quadrants. Starting from the upper right one , it is Quadrant # I , ( Between 3 o'clock and 12 o'clock )
The left Upper Quadrant is the # II Quadrant. ( Between 12 and 9 o'clock)
The Lower left quadrant is # III . ( Between 9 and 6 o'clock )
And the Lower Right Quadrant is # IV . ( Between 6 and 3 o'clock)
Going counterclockwise:
A Vector between 0 and 90 degrees is located in the first Quadrant.
A vector between 90 and 180 degrees is located in the Second quadrant.
A vector between 180 and 270 degrees is located in the Third Quadrant .
Finally a Vector between 270 and 360 degrees is located in the Fourth Quadrant.
If it fell in 0 ,90,180 or 270 degrees it say that is on the X or Y axis.
What else can I help you with?
What is the direction of zero vector?
The zero vector has no direction because it has a magnitude of zero. It is represented by a point at the origin in a coordinate system, with no specific direction.
The components of a vector will be the same no matter what coordinate system is used to express that vector?
Yes, that is correct. The components of a vector, which represent its magnitude and direction in a particular coordinate system, are independent of the choice of coordinate system used to express the vector. This property is a fundamental characteristic of vectors in mathematics and physics.
What direction of force is positive?
In a coordinate system, positive force is typically defined as acting in the direction of the positive axis. For example, in a one-dimensional system, positive force would be in the positive direction of the axis, while negative force would be in the negative direction.
These give direction to a force vector?
The components of a force vector describe the magnitude and direction of the force in a specific coordinate system. The angle of the force vector is also important in determining its direction relative to the coordinate axes. Additionally, the sign conventions for the components indicate the orientation of the force along each axis.
What is the right hand rule for vectors and how is it used to determine the direction of a vector in a given coordinate system?
The right-hand rule for vectors is a rule used in physics to determine the direction of a vector in a given coordinate system. To use the right-hand rule, align your right hand's thumb with the first vector and curl your fingers towards the second vector. The direction your fingers point in is the direction of the resulting vector. This rule helps in visualizing and determining the direction of vectors in three-dimensional space.
What does x-coordinate mean?
In a coordinate system, it represents the distance from the origin in the positive direction of the x-axis.
Which coordinate in the horizon coordinate system is similar to longitude in the geographic coordinate system?
In the horizon coordinate system, azimuth is similar to longitude in the geographic coordinate system. Azimuth represents the direction of an object in degrees along the horizon, similar to how longitude represents the east-west position on Earth's surface.
How do you find the direction of the vector?
I suspect the question arises from confusion. A vector itself already defines a direction, usually in the Cartesian xyz coordinate system. If you want to express the direction in other coordinates, such as polar or spherical coordinates you need to transform the vector to these coordinate systems. I can answer you question more fully if you can specify the specific coordinate system in which you want to know the direction.
What is the direction of zero vector?
The zero vector has no direction because it has a magnitude of zero. It is represented by a point at the origin in a coordinate system, with no specific direction.
What is the zero point of a variable and the direction in which the values of the variable increases is indicated how?
it is indicated in a coordinate system
Is the direction in which hot water flows determined by whether it is left or right?
No, the direction in which hot water flows is not determined by whether it is left or right. The direction of flow is typically determined by the design of the plumbing system or the force of gravity.
The components of a vector will be the same no matter what coordinate system is used to express that vector?
Yes, that is correct. The components of a vector, which represent its magnitude and direction in a particular coordinate system, are independent of the choice of coordinate system used to express the vector. This property is a fundamental characteristic of vectors in mathematics and physics.
Which coordinate in the equatorial coordinate system is like longitude in the geographical coordinate system?
a coordinate system is lines of longuitude and latitude that are used in a map to locate something. There is a coordiante in the Equatorial Coordinate System that is like longitude in the Geographical Coordinate System.....what is the coordinate? Celestial Equator?
What direction of force is positive?
In a coordinate system, positive force is typically defined as acting in the direction of the positive axis. For example, in a one-dimensional system, positive force would be in the positive direction of the axis, while negative force would be in the negative direction.
How do you know that the body is in motion?
A body is in motion if it change its position relative to another body or with respect to a frame of reference or coordinate system.
What is other name of rectangular coordinate system?
Cartesian coordinate system.
How is a coordinate plane similar to a coordinate system?
The coordinate system can be in any number of dimensions whereas the coordinate plane is a 2-dimensional concept.
