Choose an appropriate scale and use it to draw an arrow presenting the given vector.
Example Answer:
Practice makes perfect
We are asked to draw the vector n that represents 8 meters at an angle of 24^(∘) west of south. First, we will choose the scale. For example, we will use 1 cm:2 meters. Using this scale, we can evaluate the length of our vector.
8/2=4
In our diagram n will have a length of 4 centimeters. Since we are given that our vector is 24^(∘) west of south, we will draw a segment that satisfies this condition. To do this, we will put a protractor in the center point along the north-south line and find the appropriate angle on the west side.
Next, we will use a ruler to find the point that lies on the red segment and is 4 centimeters from the center point.
Finally, we will connect the points with a ray. This ray will represent the vector n.
