1.from the dock a ship has its course 4kn east and then 6kn headed 60 degrees east of north as shown in. Find the distance and the direction of the boat from the dock.

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1.from the dock a ship has its course 4kn east and then 6kn headed 60 degrees east of north as shown in. Find the distance and the direction of the boat from the dock.

2.A scout travels 5km south ward,3km eastward, and 2km northward. Describe the scout rangers display vector.

3.the sailboat is headed due north at a forward speed of 5kn. the pressure of the wind on its sails causes the boat to move sideways to the east of 0.7 kn. a tidal current is flowing to the southwest at 3kn. what is the velocity of the sailboat relative to the earths surface?

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