Jordan B.

asked • 11/05/20

Two vectors have magnitudes 3.0 and 4.0. How are the directions of the two vectors related given the following conditions?

(a) The sum has magnitude 7.0.


a. They both point in the same direction.

b. They each point in opposite directions.

c. They are perpendicular to each other.


(b) If the sum has magnitude 5.0.


a. They both point in the same direction.

b. They each point in opposite directions.

c. They are perpendicular to each other.


(c) What relationship between the directions gives the smallest magnitude sum?


a. They both point in the same direction.

b. They each point in opposite directions.

c. They are perpendicular to each other.


What is this magnitude?

1 Expert Answer

By:

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.