In a Two-Dimensional Cartesian Coordinate System the Y-Component of a Given

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system the y-component of a given vector is equal to that vector's magnitude multiplied by which trigonometric function,with respect to the angle between vector and y-axis?

• A)sine
• B)cosine
• C)tangent
• D)cotangent

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