Question

The x vector component of a displacement vector has a magnitude of 94.8 m and points along the negative x axis. The y vector component has a magnitude of 149 m and points along the negative y axis. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) direction of . Specify the direction as a positive angle with respect to the negative x axis.

Answer 1

We use pythagorean theorem

So that

r = √(x² + y²)

r = √(94.8)² + (-149)² )

r =√ 9682.6 + 22201

= 178.6

direction we use

စ = tan^-1(98.4/149)

= tan^-1 (0.6604)°