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(a)
The magnitude and the direction of
(a)
Answer to Problem 17P
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Section 1:
To determine: The magnitude of
Answer: The magnitude of
Given information:
The three displacement vectors are
Formula to calculate the magnitude of
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the magnitude of
Section 2:
To determine: The direction of
Answer: The direction of
Given information:
The three displacement vectors are
Formula to calculate the direction of
Substitute
Thus, the angle measured from counterclockwise is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the direction of
(b)
The magnitude and the direction of
(b)
Answer to Problem 17P
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Section 1:
To determine: The magnitude of
Answer: The magnitude of
Given information:
The three displacement vectors are
Formula to calculate the magnitude of
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the magnitude of
Section 2:
To determine: The direction of
Answer: The direction of
Given information:
The three displacement vectors are
Formula to determine the direction of
Substitute
Thus, the angle measured from counterclockwise is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the direction of
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