A vector has an x-component of −26.0 units and a y-component of 45.0 units. Find the magnitude and direction of the vector. magnitude  ______ units direction _________° (counterclockwise from the +x-axis)

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Chapter8: Applications Of Trigonometry
Section8.3: Vectors
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A vector has an x-component of

−26.0 units

and a y-component of 45.0 units. Find the magnitude and direction of the vector.

magnitude  ______ units

direction _________° (counterclockwise from the +x-axis) 

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