Math Problem Statement

Find the magnitude of the vector A2→ represented by the pair of components: Ax2= -6.70 m , Ay2= -3.00 m . Express your answer in meters.

Solution

To find the magnitude of the vector A2\mathbf{A}_2 represented by the components Ax2=6.70mA_{x2} = -6.70 \, \text{m} and Ay2=3.00mA_{y2} = -3.00 \, \text{m}, you can use the following formula for the magnitude of a vector in two dimensions:

A2=Ax22+Ay22|\mathbf{A}_2| = \sqrt{A_{x2}^2 + A_{y2}^2}

Substituting the given values:

A2=(6.70)2+(3.00)2|\mathbf{A}_2| = \sqrt{(-6.70)^2 + (-3.00)^2}

Let's calculate that:

A2=44.89+9.00=53.89|\mathbf{A}_2| = \sqrt{44.89 + 9.00} = \sqrt{53.89}

A27.34m|\mathbf{A}_2| \approx 7.34 \, \text{m}

So, the magnitude of the vector A2\mathbf{A}_2 is approximately 7.34 meters.

Would you like to know more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the magnitude change if Ay2A_{y2} were positive?
  2. What is the direction (angle) of the vector A2\mathbf{A}_2 relative to the positive x-axis?
  3. How would you find the magnitude of a 3-dimensional vector?
  4. Can a vector's magnitude be negative? Why or why not?
  5. How would the magnitude change if both components were doubled?

Tip: Always square the components before summing when calculating the magnitude of a vector.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vectors
Magnitude of Vectors
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

Magnitude of a vector: |\mathbf{A}| = \sqrt{A_x^2 + A_y^2}

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12