B 10 Bx = 12.2 cm Consider vector B pictured below and the given length for Bx=12.2cm and 9 = 24.0° What is the length. (the hypotenuse) of vector B?

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**Vector Length Calculation**

Consider vector \( B \) pictured below and the given length for \( B_x = 12.2 \, \text{cm} \) and \( \theta = 24.0^\circ \). What is the length (the hypotenuse) of vector \( B \)?

**Diagram Details:**

- The diagram shows a right triangle formed by vector \( B \).
- \( B_x = 12.2 \, \text{cm} \) is the horizontal component along the x-axis.
- \( \theta = 24.0^\circ \) is the angle between \( B_x \) and vector \( B \).
- Vector \( B \) is represented as the hypotenuse of the triangle, extending from the origin.
- A vertical line is drawn from the endpoint of \( B_x \) to the endpoint of vector \( B \), indicating the vertical component.

To find the length of vector \( B \), use the cosine function:
\[
\cos(\theta) = \frac{B_x}{B}
\]

Solve for \( B \):
\[
B = \frac{B_x}{\cos(\theta)}
\]

Calculate using the given values.
Transcribed Image Text:**Vector Length Calculation** Consider vector \( B \) pictured below and the given length for \( B_x = 12.2 \, \text{cm} \) and \( \theta = 24.0^\circ \). What is the length (the hypotenuse) of vector \( B \)? **Diagram Details:** - The diagram shows a right triangle formed by vector \( B \). - \( B_x = 12.2 \, \text{cm} \) is the horizontal component along the x-axis. - \( \theta = 24.0^\circ \) is the angle between \( B_x \) and vector \( B \). - Vector \( B \) is represented as the hypotenuse of the triangle, extending from the origin. - A vertical line is drawn from the endpoint of \( B_x \) to the endpoint of vector \( B \), indicating the vertical component. To find the length of vector \( B \), use the cosine function: \[ \cos(\theta) = \frac{B_x}{B} \] Solve for \( B \): \[ B = \frac{B_x}{\cos(\theta)} \] Calculate using the given values.
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