A vector is added to The resultant vector is in the negative (-y) direction and has a B = 5î – 103. magnitude equal to Ā. What is the magnitude of i and its direction?

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A vector z is added to
The resultant vector is in the negative (-y) direction and has a
B = 5î – 10ĵ.
magnitude equal to Ā. What is the magnitude of ā and its direction?
Transcribed Image Text:A vector z is added to The resultant vector is in the negative (-y) direction and has a B = 5î – 10ĵ. magnitude equal to Ā. What is the magnitude of ā and its direction?
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Let A = Axi^ +Ayj^B = 5i^ - 10j^Let resultant (R) = -Ry j^

 

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