Question

Vectors: Let V1 = -6.2i + 8.2j and V2 = -4.9j + 4.3j
Determine the direction of V1 and V2.

Answer 1

The direction of V1 = arctan(8.2 / -6.2) = arctan (-1.3225) = 52.9 dgrees North West.

The direction of V2 = arctan(4.3 / -4.9) = arctan (-0.8775) = 41.3 degres North West.