Bronwyn is lost in the woods. If she took the following path, 2.6 km [N35E], 3.1 km [N27W], and then 5.5 km [W64S], how far is she from where she started? What direction should she walk to take the most direct path back to her starting point?

Bronwyn is lost in the woods. If she took the following path, 2.6 km [N35E], 3.1 km [N27W], and then 5.5 km [W64S], how far is she from where she started? What direction should she walk to take the most direct path back to her starting point?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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