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Two friends, Barbara and Neil, are out rollerblading. With respect to the ground, Barbara is skating due south at a speed of 3.6 m/s. Neil is in front of her. With respect to the ground, Neil is skating due west at a speed of 2.2 m/s. Find Neil's velocity (a) magnitude and (b) direction relative to due west, as seen by Barbara.
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