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Question

The horizontal and vertical components of the velocity of an ice skater performing in a horizontal frictionless arena are shown in the figure below. At t = 0 s, the ice skater's initial position vector is r₀ = 0 î + 0 ĵ. Determine the direction of the velocity vector of the ice skater with respect to the positive horizontal direction at time t = 3 s.

Graph showing horizontal velocity of an ice skater over time, constant at -3 m/s. Graph showing vertical velocity of an ice skater decreasing over time, starting at 5 m/s.

Accepted Answer

45° clockwise with respect to the positive x-axis

Answer

30° clockwise with respect to the positive x-axis

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30° counterclockwise with respect to the positive x-axis

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45° counterclockwise with respect to the positive x-axis