SOLUTION: the vector sum of a force of 12N and a force of 9N is 3N. the angle between them is

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Question 1092738: the vector sum of a force of 12N and a force of 9N is 3N. the angle between them is
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the first vector as the x direction of the coordinate system,
(,)+(,)=(,)
So,


So then,


So,


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