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(a)
The magnitude and direction of
(a)
Answer to Problem 2P
The vector
Explanation of Solution
Given that the vector
Let us consider the
The vector diagram of the vectors
Conclusion:
From the vector diagram in Figure 1 the magnitude of the resultant vector
As shown in the vector diagram, the direction of
Therefore, the vector
(b)
The magnitude and direction of
(b)
Answer to Problem 2P
The vector
Explanation of Solution
Given that the vector
Let us consider the
The vector diagram of the vectors
Conclusion:
From the vector diagram in Figure 2 the magnitude of the resultant vector
As shown in the vector diagram, the direction of
Therefore, the vector
(c)
The magnitude and direction of
(c)
Answer to Problem 2P
The vector
Explanation of Solution
Given that the vector
Let us consider the
The vector diagram of the vectors
Conclusion:
From the vector diagram in Figure 3 the magnitude of the resultant vector
As shown in the vector diagram, the direction of
Therefore, the vector
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