Learn how to determine the magnitude and direction of a vector

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for calculating the magnitude of a vector with components V1 and V2?
V1^2 + V2^2
V1 * V2
V1 + V2
sqrt(V1^2 + V2^2)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you find the direction of a vector using its components?
By multiplying the components
By subtracting V1 from V2
By using the inverse tangent of V2 over V1
By adding the components
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when calculating the angle of a vector?
Using the wrong formula for magnitude
Not considering the quadrant of the vector
Forgetting to square the components
Adding the components instead of multiplying
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the angle 67.38 degrees incorrect for the vector in the third quadrant?
Because it is a reference angle
Because it should be negative
Because it is too small
Because it is in the wrong unit
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you adjust the angle to find the correct direction of a vector in the third quadrant?
Subtract 180 degrees
Add 180 degrees
Subtract 90 degrees
Add 90 degrees
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