Question

Suppose that the force acting on an object can be expressed by vector (-8,14), where each

measure in the ordered pair represents the force in pounds. What is the magnitude of the force? Round
your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Magnitude of force is
`||v||\approx16.12\text{ lbs}`

Explanation:

`||v||=√(x^2+y^2)\\||v||=√((-8)^2+(14)^2)\\||v||=√(64+196)\\||v||=√(260)\\||v||\approx16.12\text{ lbs}`