In the sum A→+B→=C→, vector A→ has a magnitude of 13.4 m and is angled 44.9° counterclockwise from the +x direction, and vector C→ has a magnitude of 15.9 m and is angled 24.6° counterclockwise from the -x direction. What are (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle (relative to +x) of B→? State your angle as a positive number.

In the sum A→+B→=C→, vector A→ has a magnitude of 13.4 m and is angled 44.9° counterclockwise from the +x direction, and vector C→ has a magnitude of 15.9 m and is angled 24.6° counterclockwise from the -x direction. What are (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle (relative to +x) of B→? State your angle as a positive number.

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Chapter1: Matrices, Vectors, And Vector Calculus

Section: Chapter Questions

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