Two vectors having equal magnitudes A make an angle theta with each other.Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant.
anupriya , 9 Years ago
Grade 11
2 Answers
Neeti
Last Activity: 9 Years ago
The formula for resultant between two vectors is given by:
R=(A2+B2+2ABcos)½
where A and B are the magnitudes of the two vectors are is the angle between them.
In this case magnitudes of the two vectors are same. Put the values as A and angle you’ll get the resultant.
Angle(direction) is given by
tan=Asin/B+Acos
:)
Sandeepkumar
Last Activity: 7 Years ago
The magnitude of resultant will be B=√A^2+A^2+2AAcos theta =√2A^2(1+costheta)=√4A^2cos^2theta/2=2A cos theta/2The resultant will make an angle alpha with the first vector where tan alpha = Tan alpha =A sintheta / A+A cos theta =2A sintheta÷2costheta÷2/ 2A cos^2theta/2 =Tan theta/2
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