A vector in the plane has rectangular components and

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A vector in the plane has rectangular components

A_x = 5\,\text{m}

and

A_y = 12\,\text{m}

. Calculate: (i) its magnitude, and (ii) the angle it makes with the positive

x

-axis (answer in degrees).