A roller coaster moves 200 ft. horizontally, then rises 135 ft. at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. It then travels 135 ft. at an angle of 40 degrees below horizontal. What is its displacement from its starting point at the end of this movement? Use graphical techniques and also find the magnitude and direction?

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kkutie7 · Answer

Best way to start would be a picture right?

anonymous · Answer

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090201112352AAcIzvN has the same question.

kkutie7 · Answer

Yes I saw that one =). I can't find a picture to start with.... the link doesn't work anymore

zepdrix · Answer

Ya picture is a good idea :)
Boy, this roller coaster sounds really uncomfortable, sharp corners and all +_+

kkutie7 · Answer

I completely agree! |dw:1409104003162:dw|  something like this?