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Vector A⃗ points in the positive y direction and has a magnitude of 12 m. Vector B⃗ has a magnitude of 33 m and points in the negative x direction.
Find the direction of A⃗ + B⃗ .
Find the magnitude of A⃗ + B⃗

Respuesta :

vector A has magnitude 12 m and direction +y

so we can say

[tex]\vec A = 12 \hat j[/tex]

vector B has magnitude 33 m and direction - x

[tex]\vec B = -33 \hat i[/tex]

Now the resultant of vector A and B is given as

[tex]\vec A + \vec B = 12 \hat j - 33 \hat i[/tex]

now for direction of the two vectors resultant will be given as

[tex]\theta = tan^{-1}\frac{12}{-33}[/tex]

[tex]\theta = 160 degree[/tex]

so it is inclined at 160 degree counterclockwise from + x axis

magnitude of A and B will be

[tex]R = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2}[/tex]

[tex]R = \sqrt{12^2 + 33^2} = 35.11 m[/tex]

so magnitude will be 35.11 m