Finding the Magnitude and Direction of the Resultant. In each of the following, find themagnitude and direction of the resultant. The resultant is the vector sum of vectors listed foreach number. Express your answers in correct number of significant figures. A = 25 m/s, 35° North of East; B = 25 m/s, 55° West of South; C = 12 m/s, 45° South of East

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A = 25 m/s, 35° North of East; B = 25 m/s, 55° West of South; C= 12 m/s, 45° South of East

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Finding the Magnitude and Direction of the Resultant. In each of the following, find the
magnitude and direction of the resultant. The resultant is the vector sum of vectors listed for
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A = 25 m/s, 35° North of East; B = 25 m/s, 55° West of South; C = 12 m/s, 45° South of East

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