Unit: mechanics
Year: 1988 Question#: 12
Question: Which diagram represents the vector with the largest downward component ? [Assume each vector has the same magnitude.]
(1 )
(2
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(3
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(4) 
What is this question really asking?
Explanation by: Esy C
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Answer 1
CORRECT
Because each vector has the same magnitude, fig (1) is most obviously directed downward. return to top
Answer 2
INCORRECT
If this vector's magnitude was greater than that of fig (1), it would have a larger downward component. But all of the magnitudes are equal, so it doesn't. return to top
Answer 3
INCORRECT
Again, this vector is not the one that points most directly downward. In fact this vector has no downward component. return to top
Answer 4
INCORRECT
This is the least likely answer; the vector points upward. return to top
What's this question really asking?
Which vector has the largest downward component?
Remember component means part. return to top
