Two vectors are defined as follows: A (vector) = (3.8 m) x and B (vector) = (2.1

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Two vectors are defined as follows: A(vector)= (–3.8 m) x̂ and B(vector) = (2.1 m)ŷ.

(a) Is the magnitude of A(vector) + B(vector)  greater than, less than, or equal to the magnitude of A(vector)  – B(vector) ?

(b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:

I. A vector sum is always greater than a vector difference.

II. A(vector)  + B(vector)  and A(vector)  – B(vector)  produce similar triangles because A(vector) is perpendicular to B(vector) .

III. The vector – B is in the same direction as A(vector) .

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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