Vector A has magnitude 2 units and is directed to the north. Vector B has magnitude 5 units and is directed to the south. Calculate the magnitude and direction of A+B

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Derrick Boyle

Physics

10 April, 05:51

Vector A has magnitude 2 units and is directed to the north. Vector B has magnitude 5 units and is directed to the south. Calculate the magnitude and direction of A+B

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Allison Blackwell · Answer 1

Vector A+B has a magnitude of 3 units and is directed to south

Explanation:

Vector A is a vector in the positive direction (north) with a magnitude of 2.

Vector B is a vector in the negative direction (south) with a magnitude of 5.

Magnitude of A+B=2 + (-5) = - 3

Direction is south.

Vector A+B has a magnitude of 3 units and is directed to south