Q2. A car is driven east to a distance of 50 km. Then 30° east of north for 30 km, then 45° north of west for 33 km and finally in a direction 30° east of south for 25 km. Sketch the vector diagram and determine (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle of the car's total displacement from its starting point.

Q2. A car is driven east to a distance of 50 km. Then 30° east of north for 30 km, then 45° north of west for 33 km and finally in a direction 30° east of south for 25 km. Sketch the vector diagram and determine (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle of the car's total displacement from its starting point.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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