Let B = 5.00 m at 42.0 ◦ . Let the vector C have the same magnitude as A and a direction angle greater than that of A by 𝛿 = 20.0 ◦ . We know that A · B = 28.0 m2 and B · C = 32.0 m2 . A. (2 points) What is the angle between A and B? B. (4 points) What is the magnitude and direction of A?

To solve this, let's break the problem into its parts.

### Part A: What is the angle between \( \mathbf{A} \) and \( \mathbf{B} \)?
We are given that:
- \( \mathbf{A} \cdot \mathbf{B} = 28.0 \, \text{m}^2 \)
- The magnitude of \( \mathbf{B} \) is \( |\mathbf{B}| = 5.00 \, \text{m} \)
- The angle of \( \mathbf{B} \) from the positive x-axis is \( 42.0^\circ \)

The dot product formula is:

\[
\mathbf{A} \cdot \mathbf{B} = |\mathbf{A}| |\mathbf{B}| \cos \theta
\]

Where \( \theta \) is the angle between \( \mathbf{A} \) and \( \mathbf{B} \), and \( |\mathbf{A}| \) is the magnitude of vector \( \mathbf{A} \). We know:

\[
28.0 = |\mathbf{A}| (5.00) \cos \theta
\]

Simplifying:

\[
\cos \theta = \frac{28.0}{5.00 |\mathbf{A}|}
\]

Thus, we need to first determine \( |\mathbf{A}| \) to calculate \( \theta \).

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### Part B: What is the magnitude and direction of \( \mathbf{A} \)?
We are given that the dot product \( \mathbf{B} \cdot \mathbf{C} = 32.0 \, \text{m}^2 \) and that vector \( \mathbf{C} \) has the same magnitude as \( \mathbf{A} \) and its direction is \( \delta = 20^\circ \) more than that of \( \mathbf{A} \).

Using the same dot product formula for \( \mathbf{B} \cdot \mathbf{C} \):

\[
\mathbf{B} \cdot \mathbf{C} = |\mathbf{B}| |\mathbf{C}| \cos (\theta + 20^\circ)
\]

Substitute the known values:

\[
32.0 = 5.00 |\mathbf{A}| \cos (\theta + 20^\circ)
\]

Now we have two equations:

1. \( \cos \theta = \frac{28.0}{5.00 |\mathbf{A}|} \)
2. \( 32.0 = 5.00 |\mathbf{A}| \cos (\theta + 20^\circ) \)

We can solve these two equations to find \( |\mathbf{A}| \) and \( \theta \).

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#### Solving the system:

Let's solve the two equations step by step to find \( |\mathbf{A}| \) and \( \theta \).It seems that the solution process took longer than expected. Let's break down the problem in a simpler manner using logical steps rather than solving both equations simultaneously.

### Step 1: Calculate the angle \( \theta \) between vectors \( \mathbf{A} \) and \( \mathbf{B} \).
From the first equation:

\[
\cos \theta = \frac{28.0}{5.00 |\mathbf{A}|}
\]

### Step 2: Substitute \( |\mathbf{A}| \) into the second equation.
From the second dot product equation:

\[
32.0 = 5.00 |\mathbf{A}| \cos (\theta + 20^\circ)
\]

This leads to a system of two equations that can be solved iteratively by simplifying each expression. If you'd like, I can try solving it with more manual steps or assist with different methods.

Let me know if you want more detailed steps or assistance with a specific part of the process!

Let B = 5.00 m at 42.0 ◦ . Let the vector C have the same magnitude as A and a direction angle greater than that of A by 𝛿 = 20.0 ◦ . We know that A · B = 28.0 m² and B · C = 32.0 m² . A. What is the angle between A and B? B. What is the magnitude and direction of A?

This problem involves vector algebra, specifically calculating the angle between two vectors A and B using the dot product formula. Additionally, it determines the magnitude and direction of vector A with given conditions. Suitable for college-level students studying physics or advanced mathematics.

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