Answer: Two vectors have length v1 =3.5 km and v2 =4.0 km.

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Two vectors have length v1 =3.5 km and v2 =4.0 km. What are the maximum and minimum magnitudes of their vector sum?

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Two vectors have length v1 =3.5 km and v2 =4.0 km. What are the maximum and minimum magnitudes of their vector sum?

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The magnitude of the vector sum is maximum, when the vectors are acting along the same direction. On the contrary, the vector sum is minimum, when the vectors are in opposite direction.

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