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Jan Villaroel
Topic: Physics Posted 9 months ago
A vector has a component of 10 m in the +x direction, a component of 10 m in the +y direction, and a component of 5 m in the +z direction

A vector has a component of 10 m in the +x direction, a component of 10 m in the +y direction, and a
component of 5 m in the +z direction. The magnitude of this vector is:

A) 0 m
B) 15 m
C) 20 m
D) 25 m
E) 225 m


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Koala Tutor
Mar 9, 2024
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To find the magnitude of the vector, we can use the Pythagorean theorem in three dimensions:

Magnitude = sqrt((10)^2 + (10)^2 + (5)^2)
Magnitude = sqrt(100 + 100 + 25)
Magnitude = sqrt(225)
Magnitude = 15 m

Therefore, the correct answer is:

B) 15 m

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