A displacement vector of magnitude 15.2 km directed along the positive x-axis combines with a second vector to produce a total displacement of magnitude 17.9 km. What is the magnitude of the second vector?
A) 2.7 km
B) 9.5 km
C) 23.5 km
D) Not enough information is given.

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The problem does not specify the direction of the second vector relative to the first vector or the x-axis, which is necessary to calculate the magnitude of the second vector using vector addition principles.

A Displacement Vector of Magnitude 15