A force vector has components and

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Vector Algebra · Vector Algebra

Problem

A force vector has components

F_x = -6\,\text{N}

and

F_y = 8\,\text{N}

. Determine: (i) the magnitude of the force, and (ii) the direction of the force measured anticlockwise from the positive

x

-axis, clearly stating the quadrant in which the vector lies.