Addition by 1. Components: Vector  has a magnitude of 6.0 m and points 30° north of east. Vector  has a magnitude of 4.0 m and points 30° west of north. The resultant vector  is given by

A. 9.8 m at an angle of 64° east of north.
B. 9.8 m at an angle of 26° north of east.
C. 7.2 m at an angle of 26° east of north.
D. 3.3 m at an angle of 26° north of east.
E. 3.3 m at an angle of 64° east of north.


Answer: C

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