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How to calculate the magnitude and direction of vector A-vectorB
A-B

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Answer:

Let vector C(x,y) be A-B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Now the direction is given by: tan-1(y/x)

Use the correct angle on the basis in which quadrant the vector C lies.

Magnitude = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)

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