How Do You Calculate the Resultant Vector in Physics?

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To calculate the resultant vector in physics, it's essential to understand the direction of each vector. Vector A is 100 units at 50 degrees, while vector B is 200 units at 270 degrees, which indeed places it on the negative y-axis. The calculations for the resultant vector involve breaking down each vector into its components, with vector B contributing 0 to the x-axis and -200 to the y-axis. The final answers provided for the resultant vector include 139 units at either 62.4 degrees or 297.5 degrees, depending on the reference direction used. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding vector orientation and component analysis in solving such problems.
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Homework Statement




vector a = 100 units at 50.0 degrees vector b = 200 units at 270 degrees. find r, sketch a,b, r.


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The part I don't understand is the 270 degrees. Doesn't this cause vector b to lay on the -y axis? I've tried this question and another one like it:

vector a = 10 units at 40 degrees and vector b = 25 units at 180 degrees.

Answers given for

#1: 139 units at 62.4 degrees or 139 units at 297.5 degrees
#2: 18.5 units at 20.4 degrees above -x axis, or 18.5 at 159.7 degrees

This is the first physics class I have ever taken in my life. Help is greatly appreciated!
 
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nevermind, I found a similar question and was able to solve this!

If anyone finds my question:

Bx = 0
By= -200

That should help with the equation.
 
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