A vector A? has components Ax = -12.0 m and Ay = +5.0 m. What is the angle the vector makes with the +x-axis? a. 157.4° b. 112.6° c. -22.6° d. 22.6°
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0 m and Ay = +5.0 m tan(alpha) = Ay / Ax tan(alpha) = 5 / -12 alpha = arctan(-5/12) alpha ≈ -22.62 degrees Show more…
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