Suppose you walk 18.0 m straight west and then 25.0 m straight north.   How far are you from your starting point? What is the compass direction of a line connecting your starting point to your final position?

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Suppose you walk 18.0 m straight west and then 25.0 m straight north.

 

How far are you from your starting point?

What is the compass direction of a line connecting your starting point to your final position?

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