Chapter 8.1, Problem 16E

To determine

To find: the magnitude (in centimeters) and direction of the vector by using ruler and a protector.

Answer to Problem 16E

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{Magnitude}=2.1\text{ cm}\\ \text{Direction}=14°\end{array}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The vector given is as follows:

Calculation:

The length measure from tail to under the arrow head is 2.1 cm. The direction of the vector is given by the angle measure between vector and the dotted line and it is found to be $14°$ .