57. Vector A is 3.00 units in length and points along the positive x-axis. Vector B is 4.00 units in length and points along the negative y-axis. Use graphical methods to find the magnitude and direction of the vectors (a) A + B and (b) A - B.

57. Vector A is 3.00 units in length and points along the positive x-axis. Vector B is 4.00 units in length and points along the negative y-axis. Use graphical methods to find the magnitude and direction of the vectors (a) A + B and (b) A - B.

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57. Vector A is 3.00 units in length and points along the positive
x-axis. Vector B is 4.00 units in length and points along the
negative y-axis. Use graphical methods to find the magnitude
and direction of the vectors (a) A + B and (b) A - B.

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