SOLUTION: Find the magnitude and direction of v = 5i + 4j

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Question 723368: Find the magnitude and direction of v = 5i + 4j
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the magnitude and direction of v = 5i + 4j
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magnitude = sqrt(5^2 + 4^2] = sqrt(41)
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direction = ?
tan(x) = 4/5
x = tan^-1(4/5) = 38.66 degrees
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Stan H.