Components: Vector  is along the +x-axis and vector is along the +y-axis. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to these vectors?

A. The x component of vector  is equal to the x component of vector .
B. The y component of vector  is equal to the y component of vector .
C. The x component of vector  is equal to the y component of vector .
D. The y component of vector  is equal to the x component of vector .


Answer: D

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