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OBJ: SWBAT: Model with Vectors HW: 5.4 Modeling with Vectors Part 4 5.4 Vectors (Part 4) Unit 1

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Example 1: Two tugboats are towing a barge. The first tugboat pulls with a force of 3 tons. The second tugboat pulls with a force of 3.5 tons. If the angle between the tow lines is 32 o, find the magnitude of the equilibrant. 32 o 3 tons 148 o 3.5 tons 3 tons

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Example 2: Two forces of 5.4 N and 6.2 N act on a point. The resultant of the two forces is a force of 9.3 N. Find the angle between the 5.4 N and 6.2 N forces. 5.4 N 6.2 N 5.4 N 9.3 N

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Example 3: A sailboat is headed east at 18 mph relative to the water. A current is moving the water south at 3 mph. Find the resultant vector as a distance and a bearing. 18 mph 3 mph