Two vectors A and B are at right angles to each other. The magnitude of A is 5.00. What should be the length of B so that the magnitude of their vector sum is 6.00?

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Two vectors A and B are at right angles to each other. The magnitude of A is 5.00. What should be the length of B so that the magnitude of their vector sum is 6.00?

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Magnitude of vector A = 5.00

Magnitude of their sum (R) =6.00

Angle between the vectors = 900

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