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1 August, 09:09

A vector has an x-component of - 7.55m and a y-component of - 2.48. Find the direction of the vector

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  1. 1 August, 09:13
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    198.2°

    Explanation:

    The angle from the + x axis can be found with:

    θ = atan (vy / vx)

    Given vx = - 7.55 and vy = - 2.48:

    θ = atan (-2.48 / - 7.55)

    θ = 18.2°, 198.2°

    Since θ is in the third quadrant, θ = 198.2°.
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