Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 3, Problem 68PQ
(a)
To determine
To find the sum of the two unit vectors.
(b)
To determine
The magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.
(c)
To determine
To write the resultant in component form.
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