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Vector A points west and vector B points north. The direction of C given by C = B – A is which of the following? north of west north of east south of west south of east

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4CQ

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Vector A points west and vector B points north. The direction of C given by C = B – A is which of the following?

north of west

north of east

south of west

south of east

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