Vector A⃗ has magnitude 1.0 m and points 35^∘ clockwise from the x -axis. Vector B has magnitude

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Vector A⃗ has magnitude 1.0 m and points 35^∘ clockwise from...

Vector $\vec{A}$ has magnitude $1.0 \mathrm{m}$ and points $35^{\circ}$ clockwise from the $x$ -axis. Vector $B$ has magnitude $1.8 \mathrm{m}$. Find the direction of $\vec{B}$ such that $\vec{A}+\vec{B}$ is in the $y$ -direction.

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