Vector A has components $A_x = 5$ m and $A_y = -2$ m. Vector B has a magnitude of 8 m and makes an angle of 30° with respect to the positive +x axis. Find the magnitude of the vector $\vec{C} = 2\vec{A} + \vec{B}$.
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$B_x = B cos(30°) = 8 cos(30°) = 6.93$ m $B_y = B sin(30°) = 8 sin(30°) = 4$ m Show more…
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