Math Problem Statement
What is the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector when adding (a+b+c), when a is 20 N at 0 degrees, b is 25 N at 180 degrees, and c is 5 N at 180 degrees?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Addition
Vector Components
Resultant Vector
Formulas
Rx = ax + bx + cx
Ry = ay + by + cy
|R| = √(Rx^2 + Ry^2)
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem for Vectors
Basic Trigonometry for Angles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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