A force vector has components and

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

Problem

A force vector has components Rx=−6 NR_x=-6\,\text{N} and Ry=−8 NR_y=-8\,\text{N}. (i) Determine its magnitude. (ii) Find its direction as an angle measured anticlockwise from the positive x-axis, giving the answer to the nearest degree.

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