Calculate the magnitude and direction (angle measured anticlockwise from the positive…

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

Problem

Calculate the magnitude and direction (angle measured anticlockwise from the positive x-axis) of a vector whose components are

R_x = 4\,\text{m}

and

R_y = 3\,\text{m}

. Give the angle correct to the nearest degree.