Two bicyclists, starting at the same place, are riding toward the same campground by different routes. One cyclist rides 1220 m due east and then turns due north and travels another 1460 m before reaching the campground. The second cyclist starts out by heading due north for 1820 m and then turns and heads directly toward the campground. (a) At the turning point, how far is the second cyclist from the campground? (b) In what direction (measured relative to due east within the range (-180°, 180°J) must the second cyclist head during the last part of the trip? W E S (a) Number Units (b) Number Units

Two bicyclists, starting at the same place, are riding toward the same campground by different routes. One cyclist rides 1220 m due east and then turns due north and travels another 1460 m before reaching the campground. The second cyclist starts out by heading due north for 1820 m and then turns and heads directly toward the campground. (a) At the turning point, how far is the second cyclist from the campground? (b) In what direction (measured relative to due east within the range (-180°, 180°J) must the second cyclist head during the last part of the trip? W E S (a) Number Units (b) Number Units

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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