. Heisenberg likes sailing. While out sailing, he encounters shifting winds. He sails 2.00 km east (A), next 3.50 km 45° southwest (B), and then an additional distance in an unknown direction. Her final position is 3 km directly west of the starting point. Find the magnitude and direction of the third leg (C) of the journey. Also, determine BxA and A.C.

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1. Mr. Heisenberg likes sailing. While out sailing, he encounters shifting winds. He sails 2.00 km east (A), next 3.50 km 45° southwest (B), and then an additional distance in an unknown direction. Her final position is 3 km directly west of the starting point. Find the magnitude and direction of the third leg (C) of the journey. Also, determine BxA and A.C.
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