Chapter 3: Q. 7 (page 77)
Can a vector have zero magnitudes if one of its components is nonzero? Explain.
Short Answer
It is not possible to have a vector of zero magnitude when one of its components is non-zero.
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Chapter 3: Q. 7 (page 77)
Can a vector have zero magnitudes if one of its components is nonzero? Explain.
It is not possible to have a vector of zero magnitude when one of its components is non-zero.
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II A flock of ducks is trying to migrate south for the winter, but they keep being blown off course by a wind blowing from the west at . A wise elder duck finally realizes that the solution is to fly at an angle to the wind. If the ducks can fly at relative to the air, what direction should they head in order to move directly south?
a. What are the x- and y-components of vector shown in FIGURE EX3.3 in terms of the angle and the magnitude ?
b. For the same vector, what are the x- and y-components in terms of the angle and the magnitude ?

Is it possible to add a scalar to a vector? If so, demonstrate. If not, explain why not.
Trace the vectors in FIGURE EX3.2 onto your paper. Then find
(a) and (b)

Can a vector have a component equal to zero and still have nonzero magnitude? Explain.
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