A vector has components A_x = 12.0 m and A_y= 5.00 m. What is the angle that vector makes with the x-axis? A) 12.6° B) 22.6° C) 32.6° D) 67.4° E) 6.6°

Name: A vector has components A x = 12.0 m and A y = 5.00 m. What is the angle that vector makes with the x-axis? A) 12.6° B) 22.6° C) 32.6° D) 67.4° E) 6.6°
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We can use the formula for the angle between a vector and the x-axis: θ = tan^(-1)(A_y / A_x) θ = tan^(-1)(5.00 m / 12.0 m) θ = 22.6° Therefore, the answer is choice B.

A Vector Has Components Ax = 12

A Vector Has Components A_x = 12