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A person walks 35° south of west for 4.56 km. How far due west and how far due south does the person has to walk to arrive at the same location?

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Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10OQ: What is the y component of the vector shown in Figure OQ1.9? (a) 3 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 4 cm (d) 6 cm (e)...

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