Given that a vector has components (120 m, −60.0 m), find the magnitude of the vector.
A) 140 m
B) 134 m
C) 180 m
D) 60.0 m

Name: Given that a vector has components (120 m, −60.0 m), find the magnitude of the vector. A) 140 m B) 134 m C) 180 m D) 60.0 m
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Using the Pythagorean theorem, the magnitude of the vector is the square root of the sum of the squares of its components:
magnitude = sqrt(120^2 + (-60)^2) = sqrt(14400 + 3600) = sqrt(18000) ≈ 134 m (rounded to nearest whole number)

Given That a Vector Has Components (120 M, −60