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ConquerYOUR A LEVELS

Adding Vectors

Then find the direction, measured from aa towards bb:

A 3 N force points east and a 4 N force points north. Find the resultant.

A ship moves at 13 m s⁻¹, 35° east of north in still water. A tidal current moves at 2.7 m s⁻¹ due west. Find the ship's resultant velocity, including its direction.

Practise Physical Quantities and Units
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