The magnitude and the direction of the vector formed by (4, 6) and (-2, 1) are [tex]\sqrt{85}[/tex] (approx. 9.2 units) and 49.4° north of west. (Correct choice: C)
How to find the magnitude and the direction of a vector
First, we need to determine the expression of [tex]\overrightarrow {RS}[/tex] by vector sum:
[tex]\overrightarrow{RS} = S(x,y) - R(x,y)[/tex]
[tex]\overrightarrow{RS} = (-2, 1) - (4, -6)[/tex]
[tex]\overrightarrow {RS} = (-6, 7)[/tex]
The magnitude and the direction of the vector are determined by Pythagorean theorem and inverse trigonometric functions, respectively:
Magnitude
[tex]\|\overrightarrow{RS}\| = \sqrt{(-6)^{2}+7^{2}}[/tex]
[tex]\|\overrightarrow{RS} \| = \sqrt{85}[/tex]
Direction
θ = tan⁻¹ (7/-6)
θ ≈ 130.601°
The magnitude and the direction of the vector formed by (4, 6) and (-2, 1) are [tex]\sqrt{85}[/tex] (approx. 9.2 units) and 49.4° north of west. (Correct choice: C) [tex]\blacksquare[/tex]
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