The magnitude of vector A is 9.8 units, and it points in the +x-direction, while a second vector B points in the +y-direction. (a) If the vector A + B points 28° counterclockwise from the +x-direction, what is the magnitude of B? units (b) What is the magnitude of A + B? units

The magnitude of vector A is 9.8 units, and it points in the +x-direction, while a second vector B points in the +y-direction. (a) If the vector A + B points 28° counterclockwise from the +x-direction, what is the magnitude of B? units (b) What is the magnitude of A + B? units

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The magnitude of vector A is 9.8 units, and it points in the +x-direction, while a second vector B points in the +y-direction.
(a) If the vector A + B points 28° counterclockwise from the +x-direction, what is the magnitude of B?
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(b) What is the magnitude of A + B?
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