Finding the Angle Between Two Vectors with Equal Magnitudes

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Vectors A and B both have a magnitude of 10.0, and their sum results in the vector 3.13j. To find the angle between A and B, it is essential to visualize the vectors as forming an isosceles triangle due to their equal lengths. The discussion suggests that the angle between the two vectors is likely 45 degrees, based on the geometric interpretation of vector addition. Understanding the relationship between the vectors and their resultant is crucial for solving the problem.
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Vectors A and B have equal magnitudes of 10.0. If the sum of A and B is the vector 3.13j , determine the angle between A and B

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I gave both A and B the length r=10
I don't know how to add them together if I don't know them.
Please tell me where to start
 
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When you add two vectors you place the second on the tip of the first the addition is then the vector from the base of the first to the tip of the second. If you draw it out it's a triangle and since A and B have equal lengths then it's an isosolese? triangle.
 
jedishrfu said:
When you add two vectors you place the second on the tip of the first the addition is then the vector from the base of the first to the tip of the second. If you draw it out it's a triangle and since A and B have equal lengths then it's an isosolese? triangle.
okay, which would make the angle 45 degrees?
 
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