If vx=9.80 units and vy=-6.40 units, determine the magnitude and direction of v

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Genius

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8 February, 09:16

If vx=9.80 units and vy=-6.40 units, determine the magnitude and direction of v

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Ruiz · Answer 1

The resultant vector can be determined by the component vectors. The component vectors are vector lying along the x and y-axes. The equation for the resultant vector, v is:

v = √ (vx² + vy²)

v = √[ (9.80) ² + (-6.40) ²]

v = √137 or 11.7 units