Angle Between Two Zero-Based Vectors in XY-Plane Date of Exam May 2017 Subject Mathematics, Surveying and Transportation Engineering Problem What is the angle between zero-based vectors V1=(−√3, 1) and V2=(2√3, 2) in an x-y coordinate system? A. 0° C. 150° B. 180° D. 120° Answer Key Click here to show or hide the answer key [ D ] Solution Click here to expand or collapse this section Zero-based vector means origin-based vector cosθ=V1⋅V2V1⋅V2 cosθ=−√3(2√3)+1(2)√(−√3)2+12⋅√(2√3)2+22 cosθ=−12 θ=120∘ ← Answer: [ D ] Category Engineering Mechanics Vectors Zero-Based Vectors Angle Between Two Vectors Log in or register to post comments