Multiple Concept Example 9 deals with the concepts that are important in this problem. A grasshopper makes four jumps. The displacement vectors are (1) 37.0 cm, due west; (2) 34.0 cm, 32.0° south of west; (3) 20.0 cm, 58.0° south of east; and (4) 17.0 cm, 79.0° north of east. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) direction of the resultant displacement. Express the direction as a positive angle with respect to due west. (a) Number i (b) Number Mi 72 73 Units Units TA 7₁ Start N S E

Multiple Concept Example 9 deals with the concepts that are important in this problem. A grasshopper makes four jumps. The displacement vectors are (1) 37.0 cm, due west; (2) 34.0 cm, 32.0° south of west; (3) 20.0 cm, 58.0° south of east; and (4) 17.0 cm, 79.0° north of east. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) direction of the resultant displacement. Express the direction as a positive angle with respect to due west. (a) Number i (b) Number Mi 72 73 Units Units TA 7₁ Start N S E

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Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

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Problem 4WUE: A hiker walks from (x1, y1) = (4.00 km. 3.00 km) to (x2, y2) = (3.00 km, 6.00 km), (a) What distance...

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