In the narration below, what is the direction of the resultant displacement of the student? Ā = 175 km 30° N of E B = 150 km 20° W of N C = 190 km due west.

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In the narration below, what is the direction of the resultant displacement of the student?

 

Ā = 175 km 30° N of E

B = 150 km 20° W of N

C = 190 km due west.

A. 140.40 km.

B. 145.45 km.

C  240.40 km.

D. 245.45 km.

E. 254.54 km.

 

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