Vectors given the resultant and angle

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To solve for the resultant of two velocities given their angles, first determine the third angle of the triangle formed by the two vectors. Utilize trigonometric formulas to resolve the components of each vector. The sum of the two velocities is 7 m/s, with angles θ1 at 29.8° and θ2 at 18.3°. By applying the sine and cosine rules, the remaining side can be calculated. Understanding these principles is essential for accurately calculating vector sums in physics.
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The figure depicts the sum of two velocities, vA and vB. The value of the sum is7 m/s and the angles shown in the image are θ1 = 29.8°, and θ2 = 18.3°.
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I have no idea where to even begin on this
 
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You have two angles of the triangle, right? You can find the third angle. Then you can use some well-known trig formulas to find the remaining side.
 

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