C. Draw or locate properly the following vector directions in the given Cartesian plane. Useprotractor to measure the angle.A 40° north of eastB 59' south of westC 15' south of eastD 30° west of northD. A student runs initially at 3 m/s to the north, and suddenly accelerates at 4 m/s to the East. Find hisresultant velocity (magnitude and direction). Show all your solution.

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