12. Vectors A, B, and & have a length of 6 cm, 4 cm, and 2 cm, respectively, and they are oriented as shown in the figure. Let R = A + B + C a) Calculate the x and y components of R. Hint: calculate the x and y components of all the vectors. b) Calculate the magnitude and direction of R. B Чем 50° 2cm y 6cm 30°

12. Vectors A, B, and & have a length of 6 cm, 4 cm, and 2 cm, respectively, and they are oriented as shown in the figure. Let R = A + B + C a) Calculate the x and y components of R. Hint: calculate the x and y components of all the vectors. b) Calculate the magnitude and direction of R. B Чем 50° 2cm y 6cm 30°

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12. Vectors A, B, and & have a length of 6 cm, 4 cm, and 2 cm, respectively, and they are oriented
as shown in the figure. Let R = A + B + C
a) Calculate the x and y components of R.
Hint: calculate the x and y components of all the vectors.
b) Calculate the magnitude and direction of R.
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30°

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