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how to solve direction for a vector

 Sep 22, 2015
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Let's say the vector is <x, y >

 

The direction [ reference angle]   is given by :

 

tan-1 (y / x)  = theta

 

Be aware that the signs  on the components  will tell you in what quadrant the vector will lie

 

 

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 Sep 22, 2015

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