Question 3.S&C.10: With a ruler, draw the horizontal and vertical components of...

Conceptual Physics Fundamentals [EXP-51843]

With a ruler, draw the horizontal and vertical components of the two vectors shown. Measure the components and compare your findings with the answers below.

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