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The x and y components of a vector are ` 4sqrt3 m` and 4 m respectively. What angle does the vector make with positive x-axis ?

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To find the angle that a vector makes with the positive x-axis given its x and y components, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Components**: - The x-component of the vector is given as \( x = 4\sqrt{3} \, \text{m} \). - The y-component of the vector is given as \( y = 4 \, \text{m} \). 2. **Use the Tangent Function**: - The angle \( \beta \) that the vector makes with the positive x-axis can be found using the tangent function: \[ \tan(\beta) = \frac{y}{x} \] 3. **Substitute the Values**: - Substitute the values of \( y \) and \( x \) into the equation: \[ \tan(\beta) = \frac{4}{4\sqrt{3}} \] 4. **Simplify the Expression**: - Simplifying the right side gives: \[ \tan(\beta) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] 5. **Find the Angle**: - Now, we need to find the angle \( \beta \) such that: \[ \tan(\beta) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] - From trigonometric values, we know that: \[ \beta = 30^\circ \] ### Final Answer: The angle that the vector makes with the positive x-axis is \( 30^\circ \). ---
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