A duck swims 4 m northeast, 3 m 60 degrees, and 5 m at 20 degrees north of west. How far is the duck from where he started? What angle (with respect to east) would the duck need to travel to get back where he started?

A duck swims 4 m northeast, 3 m 60 degrees, and 5 m at 20 degrees north of west. How far is the duck from where he started? What angle (with respect to east) would the duck need to travel to get back where he started?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25PQ: Carolyn rides her bike 40.0 south of west for 5.40 miles as illustrated in Figure P3.25. What is the...

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A duck swims 4 m northeast, 3 m 60 degrees, and 5 m at 20 degrees north of west.

How far is the duck from where he started?

What angle (with respect to east) would the duck need to travel to get back where he started?

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