An explorer in the dense jungle of equatorial Africa leaves her hut. She takes 60 steps 30° South of East, then 80 steps 60° North of East and finally 50 steps due south. Assume her steps all have equal length, what is the magnitude (in terms of no. of steps) and direction of his final position?

An explorer in the dense jungle of equatorial Africa leaves her hut. She takes 60 steps 30° South of East, then 80 steps 60° North of East and finally 50 steps due south. Assume her steps all have equal length, what is the magnitude (in terms of no. of steps) and direction of his final position?

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An explorer in the dense jungle of equatorial Africa leaves her hut. She takes 60 steps 30° South of
East, then 80 steps 60° North of East and finally 50 steps due south. Assume her steps all have
equal length, what is the magnitude (in terms of no. of steps) and direction of his final position?

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