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Vector Magnitude 2D

Calculate magnitude using the vector magnitude 2d formula.

Magnitude: -
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Vector Magnitude 2D diagram

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Calculation explained

How this result was calculated

The formula, your substituted values, and the evaluated result are shown below.

Reference: Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 18.
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How the Vector Magnitude 2D works

This calculator applies the formula given in Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 18. Enter values in consistent units.

Formula and inputs

Math.sqrt(x × x+y × y)

Inputs: x component, y component.

Using the result

The result is rounded to 4 decimal places. Check units, assumptions and significant figures before using the answer.

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