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What is the magnitude of the resultant vector R, if vector A=3 m, east and vector B=4 m,

south as shown below?

What is the magnitude of the resultant vector R, if vector A=3 m, east and vector-example-1
User Srikanth S
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Answer:

R=5m

Step-by-step explanation:

Using pythagoras theorem

R^2=4^2+3^2

R^2=16+9

R^2=25

R=5m

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