Chapter 7

Trigonometry · 241 exercises

Problem 50

Work Mark pulls Allison and Mattie in a wagon by exerting a force of 25 pounds on the handle at an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the horizontal (Figure 7 ). How much work is done by Mark in pulling the wagon 350 fect?

6 step solution

Problem 50

For each pair of vectors, find \(\mathbf{U}+\mathbf{V}, \mathbf{U}-\mathbf{V}\), and \(3 \mathbf{U}+2 \mathbf{V}\). $$\mathbf{U}=5 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}, \mathbf{V}=-3 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}$$

3 step solution

Problem 51

Find \(c\) for triangle \(A B C\) if \(A=43^{\circ}, B=12^{\circ}\), and \(b=25\) centimeters. a. \(98 \mathrm{~cm}\) b. \(34 \mathrm{~cm}\) c. \(120 \mathrm{~cm}\) d. \(82 \mathrm{~cm}\)

5 step solution

Problem 51

If \(\mathbf{U}=7 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}\) and \(\mathbf{V}=3 \mathbf{i}-4 \mathrm{j}\), find \(\mathbf{U} \cdot \mathbf{V}\). a. \(21 \mathbf{i}-8 \mathbf{j}\) b. \(21 \mathrm{i}^{2}-22 \mathrm{ij}-8 \mathrm{j}^{2}\) c. 2 d. 13

4 step solution

Problem 51

Vector \(\mathbf{V}\) is in standard position and makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the positive \(x\)-axis. Its magnitude is 18 . Write \(\mathbf{V}\) in component form \(\langle a, b\rangle\) and in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\).

6 step solution

Problem 52

Gina is standing near a building and notices that the angle of elevation to the top of the building is \(68^{\circ}\). She then walks 72 feet further away from the building and notices that the angle of elevation to the top of the building is now only \(51^{\circ}\). Find the height of the building. a. \(25 \mathrm{ft}\) b. \(56 \mathrm{ft}\) c. \(149 \mathrm{ft}\) d. \(180 \mathrm{ft}\)

7 step solution

Problem 52

Find the angle between \(\mathbf{U}=3 \mathbf{i}+7 \mathbf{j}\) and \(\mathbf{V}=\mathbf{i}-4 \mathbf{j}\). a. \(52.8^{\circ}\) b. \(142.8^{\circ}\) c. \(137.2^{\circ}\) d. \(157.9^{\circ}\)

5 step solution

Problem 52

Vector \(\mathbf{U}\) is in standard position and makes an angle of \(120^{\circ}\) with the positive \(x\)-axis. Its magnitude is 24 . Write \(\mathbf{U}\) in component form \(\langle a, b\rangle\) and in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\).

4 step solution

Problem 53

The problems that follow review material we covered in Section 6.3. Find all solutions in radians using exact values only. $$ \sin 3 x=1 / 2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 53

Which pair of vectors are perpendicular? a. \(3 \mathbf{i}+4 \mathbf{j}\) and \(8 \mathbf{i}-6 \mathbf{j}\) b. \(3 \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}\) and \(2 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\) c. \(\mathbf{i}+5 \mathbf{j}\) and \(\mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}\) d. \(2 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}\) and \(-7 \mathbf{i}-3 \mathbf{j}\)

5 step solution

Problem 53

Vector \(\mathbf{W}\) is in standard position and makes an angle of \(270^{\circ}\) with the positive \(x\)-axis. Its magnitude is 8 . Write \(\mathbf{W}\) in component form \(\langle a, b\rangle\) and in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\).

4 step solution

Problem 54

The problems that follow review material we covered in Section 6.3. Find all solutions in radians using exact values only. $$ \cos 4 x=-\frac{1}{2} $$

5 step solution

Problem 54

Find the work performed when a force \(\mathbf{F}=15 \mathbf{i}-9 \mathbf{j}\) is applied to an object whose resulting motion is represented by displacement vector \(\mathbf{d}=80 \mathrm{i}+12 \mathrm{j}\). Assume the force is measured in pounds and the displacement in feet. a. \(1,415 \mathrm{ft}-\mathrm{lb}\) b. \(552 \mathrm{ft}-\mathrm{lb}\) c. \(1,092 \mathrm{ft}-\mathrm{lb}\) d. \(1,308 \mathrm{ft}-\mathrm{lb}\)

5 step solution

Problem 54

Vector \(\mathbf{F}\) is in standard position and makes an angle of \(315^{\circ}\) with the positive \(x\)-axis. Its magnitude is 30 . Write \(\mathbf{F}\) in component form \(\langle a, b\rangle\) and in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\).

6 step solution

Problem 55

The problems that follow review material we covered in Section 6.3. Find all solutions in radians using exact values only. $$ \tan ^{2} 3 x=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 55

Assume vector \(\mathbf{V}\) is in standard position, has the given magnitude, and that \(\theta\) is the angle \(\mathbf{V}\) makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Write \(\mathbf{V}\) in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\), and approximate your values to two significant digits. $$|\mathbf{V}|=5.8, \theta=71^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 56

The problems that follow review material we covered in Section 6.3. Find all solutions in radians using exact values only. $$ \tan ^{2} 4 x=3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 56

Assume vector \(\mathbf{V}\) is in standard position, has the given magnitude, and that \(\theta\) is the angle \(\mathbf{V}\) makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Write \(\mathbf{V}\) in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\), and approximate your values to two significant digits. $$|\mathbf{V}|=8.5, \theta=97^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 57

Find all degree solutions. $$ 2 \cos ^{2} 3 \theta-9 \cos 3 \theta+4=0 $$

6 step solution

Problem 57

Assume vector \(\mathbf{V}\) is in standard position, has the given magnitude, and that \(\theta\) is the angle \(\mathbf{V}\) makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Write \(\mathbf{V}\) in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\), and approximate your values to two significant digits. $$|\mathbf{V}|=0.55, \theta=195^{\circ}$$

8 step solution

Problem 58

Find all degree solutions. $$ 3 \sin ^{2} 2 \theta-2 \sin 2 \theta-5=0 $$

5 step solution

Problem 58

Assume vector \(\mathbf{V}\) is in standard position, has the given magnitude, and that \(\theta\) is the angle \(\mathbf{V}\) makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Write \(\mathbf{V}\) in vector component form \(a \mathbf{i}+b \mathbf{j}\), and approximate your values to two significant digits. $$|\mathbf{V}|=330, \theta=340^{\circ}$$

6 step solution

Problem 59

Find all degree solutions. $$ \sin 4 \theta \cos 2 \theta+\cos 4 \theta \sin 2 \theta=-1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 59

Find the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. $$\mathbf{U}=\langle 3,3\rangle$$

4 step solution

Problem 60

Find all degree solutions. $$ \cos 3 \theta \cos 2 \theta-\sin 3 \theta \sin 2 \theta=-1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 60

Find the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. $$\mathbf{V}=\langle 5,-5\rangle$$

2 step solution

Problem 61

Solve each equation for \(\theta\) if \(0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\). \(\sin \theta+\cos \theta=1\)

9 step solution

Problem 61

Find the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. $$\mathbf{W}=-\mathbf{i}-\sqrt{3} \mathbf{j}$$

6 step solution

Problem 62

Solve each equation for \(\theta\) if \(0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\). $$ \sin \theta-\cos \theta=0 $$

4 step solution

Problem 62

Find the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. $$\mathbf{F}=-2 \sqrt{3} \mathbf{i}+2 \mathbf{j}$$

3 step solution

Problem 63

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. Find \(c\) for triangle \(A B C\) if \(a=6.8\) meters, \(b=8.4\) meters, and \(C=48^{\circ}\). a. \(5.6 \mathrm{~m}\) b. \(40 \mathrm{~m}\) c. \(8.6 \mathrm{~m}\) d. \(6.4 \mathrm{~m}\)

7 step solution

Problem 63

Approximate the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. $$\mathrm{U}=3 \mathrm{i}+5 \mathbf{j}$$

4 step solution

Problem 64

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. Find \(B\) for triangle \(A B C\) if \(a=13.8\) yards, \(b=22.3\) yards, and \(c=9.50\) yards. a. \(34.3^{\circ}\) b. \(145.7^{\circ}\) C. \(13.8^{\circ}\) d. \(160^{\circ}\)

7 step solution

Problem 64

Approximate the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. $$V=-i+4 j$$

3 step solution

Problem 65

Approximate the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. $$\mathbf{W}=\sqrt{5} \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}$$

4 step solution

Problem 66

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. A plane with an airspeed of 560 miles per hour and traveling at a heading of \(130^{\circ}\) encounters a 65 mile per hour wind blowing in the direction \(\mathrm{N} \mathrm{} 45^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\). Find the resulting ground speed of the plane. a. \(564 \mathrm{mph}\) b. \(569 \mathrm{mph}\) c. \(553 \mathrm{mph}\) d. \(557 \mathrm{mph}\)

6 step solution

Problem 66

Approximate the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta, 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ}\), that the vector makes with the positive \(x\)-axis. Round your answers to the nearest tenth. $$F=-6 i-\sqrt{3} \mathbf{j}$$

4 step solution

Problem 70

Force After they are finished swinging, Tyler and Kelly decide to rollerskate. They come to a hill that is inclined at \(8.5^{\circ}\). Tyler pushes Kelly halfway up the hill and then holds her there (Figure 14). If Kelly weighs \(58.0\) pounds, find the magnitude of the force Tyler must push with to keep Kelly from rolling down the hill. (We are assuming that the rollerskates make the hill into a frictionless surface so that the only force keeping Kelly from rolling backwards down the hill is the force Tyler is pushing with.)

6 step solution

Problem 73

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. Draw \(\mathbf{V}=\langle 2,3\rangle\) in standard position.

4 step solution

Problem 75

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. Find the magnitude of vector \(\mathbf{V}=5 \mathbf{i}-2 \mathbf{j}\). a. 10 b. \(\sqrt{29}\) c. 7 d. \(\sqrt{21}\)

4 step solution

Problem 76

These questions are available for instructors to help assess if you have successfully met the learning objectives for this section. If \(\mathbf{U}=3 \mathbf{i}+7 \mathbf{j}\) and \(\mathbf{V}=\mathbf{i}-4 \mathbf{j}\), find \(\mathbf{U}+2 \mathbf{V}\). a. \(\mathbf{i}+15 \mathbf{j}\) b. \(5 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}\) c. \(10 \mathrm{i}-6 \mathrm{j}\) d. \(5 \mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}\)

4 step solution

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