Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Debora M. Katz
Publisher: Cengage Custom Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 40PQ
Figure P3.40 shows a map of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. You need a ruler and protractor for this problem, a. Paul hikes from Cape Royale to Point Sublime. Find the magnitude and direction of his displacement, ignoring any difference in altitude between the two points, b. Lil hikes from Point Sublime to Cape Royale. Find the magnitude and direction of her displacement. Compare your answer with that of part (a).
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