The x and y components of vector a are 4√3m and 4m respectively what angle does the vector make with positive x axis
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x component = 4√3 î
y component = 4 j
So the vector = 4√3 î + 4 j
Magnitude = √((4√3)^2 + 4^2) = 8
And x-axis = 1 î
Therefore dot product = (4√3 î + 4 j)•(1 î + 0 j)
= (4√3)
And dot product is =
magnitude × cos (angle between vectors)
Therefore 4√3 =8 × cos (angle)
which implies cos (angle) = √3/2
Angle = 30° or 330° but since vector lies in 1st quadrant angle is 30°.
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