Suppose you walk 87 m to the north, stop and turn to your right through an angle of 42.1°, and then walk in that direction another 76.2 m. Find the direction of the vector extending from your starting to your ending location. Express your answer as an angle relative to east. 0 _____ N of E Report your numerical answer below, assuming three significant figures.

Suppose you walk 87 m to the north, stop and turn to your right through an angle of 42.1°, and then walk in that direction another 76.2 m. Find the direction of the vector extending from your starting to your ending location. Express your answer as an angle relative to east. 0 _____ N of E Report your numerical answer below, assuming three significant figures.

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

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

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

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P: Suppose you walk 18.0 m straight west and then 25.0 m straight north. How far are you from your...

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