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Which equation represents the Pythagorean theorem, which can be used to find the magnitude of resultant vectors?
R = A + B
R = A x B
R2 = A2 x B2
R2 = A2 + B2
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R^2 = A^2 + B^2
This is the Pythagorean relation (equivalently R = sqrt(A^2 + B^2)), valid when A and B are perpendicular. (If they are not perpendicular use the law of cosines: R^2 = A^2 + B^2 + 2AB cos θ.)
This is the Pythagorean relation (equivalently R = sqrt(A^2 + B^2)), valid when A and B are perpendicular. (If they are not perpendicular use the law of cosines: R^2 = A^2 + B^2 + 2AB cos θ.)
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