Two Velocity Vectors Are Added: One of Magnitude 2

question 31

Multiple Choice

Two velocity vectors are added: one of magnitude 2.0 m/s and one of magnitude 4.0 m/s. Not knowing the respective directions, we can say that the magnitude of the sum of the vectors will be

• A) 6.0 m/s.
• B) between 6.0 m/s and 2.0 m/s.
• C) between 6.0 m/s and 4.0 m/s.
• D) less than 2.0 m/s.
• E) 2.0 m/s.

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