Rectangular Components (R_x = R cos θ, R_y = R sin θ)
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R_x = R cos θ, R_y = R sin θ
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| R | Magnitude of vector |
| θ | Angle from chosen x-axis |
| R_x | x-component |
| R_y | y-component |
When to use this
Right-handed axes; θ measured from +x.