A man sailing a boat follows the directions to a dock. The instructions stated that he has to sail 25.0 m in a direction 60° E of N from his starting location, and then sail additional 35.0 m in a direction 50° E of S. How far will he be from his starting point? Use analytical method

A man sailing a boat follows the directions to a dock. The instructions stated that he has to sail 25.0 m in a direction 60° E of N from his starting location, and then sail additional 35.0 m in a direction 50° E of S. How far will he be from his starting point? Use analytical method

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