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Nov13-12, 11:35 AM   #1
 

A mechanics question about work and vectors


this year i started studying physics, so this question might be easy but i couldn't do it... i'll be happy if you help me.

''A constant force (5N)i-7(N)j is applied on an object and it moves. The total displacement of the object is l=(3)i+(6)j+(3)k. Find the angle between the force and the displacement.''
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Nov13-12, 11:52 AM   #2
 
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What specifically do you need help (or are having trouble) with? Please elaborate.
Nov13-12, 12:09 PM   #3
 
I don't know how to find the angle. How can I use the displacement information to find the angle?
Nov13-12, 01:19 PM   #4
 
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A mechanics question about work and vectors


How is the dot product of two vectors related to the angle between them?
Nov14-12, 02:39 AM   #5
 
Ah yes! Thank you very much. ^^
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