The x and y components of a position vector P have numerical values 5 and 6 respectively.
Direction and magnitude of vector P are
A
and 
B
and 
C
and 8 D
and 9
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let P be as shown in the figure, then according to the given information
and 
Thus, P having magnitude 
lies in XY-plane at an angle 
to the X-axis.
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