One afternoon, a couple walks three-fourths of the way around a circular lake, the radius of which is 1.30 km. They start at the west side of the lake and head due south to begin with. (a) What is the distance they travel? (b) VWhat is the magnitude of the couple's displacement? (c) What is the direction (relative to due east) of the couple's displacement? (a) Number Units

One afternoon, a couple walks three-fourths of the way around a circular lake, the radius of which is 1.30 km. They start at the west side of the lake and head due south to begin with. (a) What is the distance they travel? (b) VWhat is the magnitude of the couple's displacement? (c) What is the direction (relative to due east) of the couple's displacement? (a) Number Units

University Physics Volume 1

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

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

Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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