A postman leaves the post office and drives 1.6 km in the north direction. He then drives in a direction 60.0° south ofeast for 5.9 km (see Figure)North60°+ EastPost officeWhat is his resultant displacement from the post office (in vector form)?O a. -3.51 mi+ 2.95 mjO b. 5.90 mi+ 1.60 mjO c. 2.95 mi+-3.51 mjO d.-1.35 mi+5.11 mjO e. None of the above

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A postman leaves the post office and drives 1.6 km in the north direction. He then drives in a direction 60.0° south of east for 5.9 km (see Figure) North 60° + East Post office

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A postman leaves the post office and drives 1.6 km in the north direction. He then drives in a direction 60.0° south of
east for 5.9 km (see Figure)
North
60°
+ East
Post office
What is his resultant displacement from the post office (in vector form)?
O a. -3.51 mi+ 2.95 mj
O b. 5.90 mi+ 1.60 mj
O c. 2.95 mi+-3.51 mj
O d.-1.35 mi+5.11 mj
O e. None of the above

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