In the final game of last year's regular season, South was playing New Greer Academy for the Conference Championship. In the last play of the game, star quarterback Avery took a snap from scrimmage and scooted backwards (northwards) 8.0 yards. He then ran sideways (westward) out of the pocket for 12.0 yards before finally throwing a 34.0 yard pass directly downfield (southward) to Kendall for the game-winning touchdown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the ball's displacement.

In the final game of last year's regular season, South was playing New Greer Academy for the Conference Championship. In the last play of the game, star quarterback Avery took a snap from scrimmage and scooted backwards (northwards) 8.0 yards. He then ran sideways (westward) out of the pocket for 12.0 yards before finally throwing a 34.0 yard pass directly downfield (southward) to Kendall for the game-winning touchdown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the ball's displacement.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P: Vector A has x and y components of 8.70 cm and 15.0 cm, respectively; vector B has x and y...

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