Question

Cx = -105 m and Cy = -88.2 mFind the direction of the vector.

Answer 1

In order to find the direction we can use the next formula

`\tan (\theta)=(Cy)/(Cx)`

we are looking for theta therefore we need to isolate it

`\theta=\tan ^(-1)((Cy)/(Cx))=\tan ^(-1)((-88.2)/(-105))=40.03`

then because both components are negative me need to add 180 in order to find the direction of the vector

`\text{direction}=40.03+180=220.03\text{\degree}`