Figure 4.1 shows the orientation of two vectors u and v in the XY plane.
If and
which of the following is correct?
(a) a and p are positive while b and q are negative.
(b) a, p and b are positive while q is negative.
(c) a, q and b are positive while p is negative.
(d) a, b, p and q are all positive.
The answer is the option (b) a, p and b are positive while q is negative.
Explanation:
Now, and
For vector u, both the components a and b are in the positive direction of the x-axis. Hence, they are positive.
For vector v, p is in the positive direction, but q is in the opposite direction. Hence, p is positive, and q is negative.