A cross-country skier skis 1.0 km north and then 2.0 km east. How far and in what direction is she from the starting point? What are the magnitude and direction of her resultant displacement? (Complete solution)

A cross-country skier skis 1.0 km north and then 2.0 km east. How far and in what direction is she from the starting point? What are the magnitude and direction of her resultant displacement? (Complete solution)

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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter5: Displacement And Force In Two Dimensions

Section5.1: Vectors

Problem 3PP

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