A vector in x−y plane makes an angle of 30∘ with y-axis. The magnitude of y-component of vector is 23. The magnitude of x-component of the vector will be :
(A)31
(B)6
(C)3
(D)2✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
With the vector at 30∘ from the y-axis, its y-component is Acos30∘. Setting Acos30∘=23 gives A⋅23=23, so A=4. The x-component is Asin30∘=4×21=2.
JEE Main · 2023 · 15 Apr 2023 · Shift 1 · Single correct option