26. From a point A, a body travels for 2 s at a constant velocity of 12 m/s due north. It then travels for 5 s due east whilst its velocity decreases uniformly from 12 m/s to 6 m/s. What is the resultant displacement from A? Also, determine the average velocity, in magnitude and direction, of the body for it to return along straight path to point A in 3 s.

26. From a point A, a body travels for 2 s at a constant velocity of 12 m/s due north. It then travels for 5 s due east whilst its velocity decreases uniformly from 12 m/s to 6 m/s. What is the resultant displacement from A? Also, determine the average velocity, in magnitude and direction, of the body for it to return along straight path to point A in 3 s.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter1: Introduction To Statics

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