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What is the angle of a vector with a horizontal component of 6 N and a vertical component of 8 N?.
- A.53.13°
- B.45°
- C.60°
- D.30°
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- 53.13°
Explanation
Why this works
To find the angle, use the formula: angle = tan⁻¹(vertical/horizontal). Substituting gives: tan⁻¹(8 N / 6 N) = tan⁻¹(1.33) ≈ 53.13°.
Thus, the angle of the vector is approximately 53.13°.
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