I start walking. The 1st leg of my trip I walk dA = 95 m at θA = 9° south of east. The 2nd leg of my trip I walk dB = 75 m at θB = 11° north of east. On my final leg I walk dC = 95 m at θC = 62° north of west. Choose the coordinate system so that x is directed towards the east, and y is directed towards the north.

1. What is the angle of my displacement vector as measured counterclockwise from the +x-axis?

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I start walking. The 1st leg of my trip I walk dA = 95 m at θA = 9° south of east. The 2nd leg of my trip I walk dB = 75 m at θB = 11° north of east. On my final leg I walk dC = 95 m at θC = 62° north of west. Choose the coordinate system so that x is directed towards the east, and y is directed towards the north.

1. What is the angle of my displacement vector as measured counterclockwise from the +x-axis?

triciaal · Answer

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triciaal · Answer

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