dsOne morning, Cosdnnie walks from her house to go to a store that is 500 ft, S 40o W from her hdouse. She starts walking 120 ft, SW; then continues walking 100 ft, 10o S of E; then sees a friend who is 700 ft, 30o N of E from where she isdasd. From her friend’s location, how far ansd in what direction should Connie waldk to finally get to the store? (Ans. 1133.08 ft, 33.83o S of W)

dsOne morning, Cosdnnie walks from her house to go to a store that is 500 ft, S 40o W from her hdouse. She starts walking 120 ft, SW; then continues walking 100 ft, 10o S of E; then sees a friend who is 700 ft, 30o N of E from where she isdasd. From her friend’s location, how far ansd in what direction should Connie waldk to finally get to the store? (Ans. 1133.08 ft, 33.83o S of W)

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P: Suppose you walk 18.0 m straight west and then 25.0 m straight north. How far are you from your...

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