The resultant vector is 5.2 cm at a direction of 12⁰ west of north.
Resultant of the two vectors
The resultant of the two vectors is calculated as follows;
R = a² + b² - 2ab cos(θ)
where;
- θ is the angle between the two vectors = 45° + (90 - 57) = 78⁰
- a is the first vector
- b is the second vector
R² = (3.7)² + (4.5)² - (2 x 3.7 x 4.5) cos(78)
R² = 27.02
R = 5.2 cm
Direction of the vector
θ = 90 - 78⁰
θ = 12⁰
Thus, the resultant vector is 5.2 cm at a direction of 12⁰ west of north.
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