Vectors x, y,z rather confusing question.

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Hi there!

I'm puzzled halfway between these two vector questions.

Could anyone clear it up for me?

I've done half of it, but not sure what to do next...

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This is what I've done so far:

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I'm thinking... the final answer might be 2 root 6?
Because:

Magnitude^2= Fx^2 +Fy^2 + Fz^2

Rearranged for: Magnitude^2 - Fx^2 - Fy^2 = Fz^2

So: 4^2 - 2^2 - (2sqrt2)^2

I got final answer as 2sqrt6

Would that be right for finding z? If so, how would I find the angle?

Question 4 I'm completely stumped on... It's asking me to calculate the speed, but all I have is the angle... =S

Anyone got any ideas?
 
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