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14. The current of a river is given by the

vector (4, 2). Find the direction of the
vector to the nearest degree.
please helpppp

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Answer:

27 Degree

Explanation:

First Draw the graph (If you want)

Tan is what we have to use because TAN = Opposite / Adjacent

TanA=2/4

TanA=1/2

TanA=0.5

Tan^-1 x (0.5)

<A= 26.565...

ROUND TO THE NEAREST DEGREE = 27 Degrees

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