Calculating New Vector Components

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Homework Statement


A certain vector in the xy plane has an x component of 4 and a y component of 10. It is rotated in the xy plane so its x component is doubled. Its new y component is about:
A. 20
B.7.2
C.5.0
D.4.5
E.2.2

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You must show some work. What do you know about vectors? Do you know how to find the magnitude?