A vector of magnitude 20 is resolved into two mutually perpendicular components. If one component has magnitude 12, find the other component.
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A vector of magnitude 20 is resolved into two mutually perpendicular components. If one component has magnitude 12, find the other component.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

20²=12²+x² ⇒ x²=256 ⇒ x=16.