Give the equations to find the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector of two vectors $\vec{A}$ and $\vec{B}$ that are inclined at an angle $\theta$ to each other.

  • A
    Magnitude: $R = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2 + 2AB \cos \theta}$,Direction: $\tan \alpha = \frac{B \sin \theta}{A + B \cos \theta}$
  • B
    Magnitude: $R = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2 - 2AB \cos \theta}$,Direction: $\tan \alpha = \frac{B \sin \theta}{A - B \cos \theta}$
  • C
    Magnitude: $R = A + B$,Direction: $\alpha = 0$
  • D
    Magnitude: $R = \sqrt{A^2 + B^2}$,Direction: $\tan \alpha = \frac{B}{A}$

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