Vector A is 3 units in length and points along the positive x-axis; vector B is 4 units in length and points along a direction 37° from the positive x-axis, and vector C is 11.5 units and points along a direction 150°. What is the direction of the resultant with respect to the positive x-axis in degrees? 55.5o 284 133.2 ° O 114.77 ° 85.1°

Vector A is 3 units in length and points along the positive x-axis; vector B is 4 units in length and points along a direction 37° from the positive x-axis, and vector C is 11.5 units and points along a direction 150°. What is the direction of the resultant with respect to the positive x-axis in degrees? 55.5o 284 133.2 ° O 114.77 ° 85.1°

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Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2P: Vector A has a magnitude of 8.00 units and makes an angle of 45.0 with the positive x-axis. Vector B...

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