A Vector Ā is 2.80 cm long and is 60.0° above the x-axis in the first quadrant. Vector B is 1.90 cm long and is 60.0° below the x-axis in the fourth quadrant. Use components to find the magnitude and direction of Ā - B.

A Vector Ā is 2.80 cm long and is 60.0° above the x-axis in the first quadrant. Vector B is 1.90 cm long and is 60.0° below the x-axis in the fourth quadrant. Use components to find the magnitude and direction of Ā - B.

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is 1.90 cm long and is 60.0° below the x-axis in the fourth quadrant. Use components
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