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Vector Composition & Decomposition
3. Vectors / Vector Composition & Decomposition / Problem 3

You are provided with two vectors D and E. Vector D lies in the first quadrant, with a length of 4.20 cm and 40.0 degrees above the x-axis. Vector E lies in the fourth quadrant, with a length of 2.40 cm and 40.0 degrees below the x-axis. Find the magnitude and direction of D - E  using components.
Vector D (4.20 cm) in the first quadrant and vector E (2.40 cm) in the fourth quadrant, both at 40° angles.

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