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A vector is directed at an angle θ above the +x axis, pointing into the first quadrant.
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If the x component of this vector is 13 m, the magnitude of the vector is
1) greater than 13 m
2) equal to 13 m
3) less than 13 m
4) the same as the y component of the vector.
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