Instructions for finding a buried treasure include the following: Go 79.0 paces at 232deg, turn to 129deg and walk 138 paces, then travel 114 paces at 170deg. The angles are measured counterclockwise from an axis pointing to the east, the +x direction. Determine the resultant displacement from the starting point. Enter the distance (without units) and the angle relative to the positive x-axis.

Instructions for finding a buried treasure include the following: Go 79.0 paces at 232deg, turn to 129deg and walk 138 paces, then travel 114 paces at 170deg. The angles are measured counterclockwise from an axis pointing to the east, the +x direction. Determine the resultant displacement from the starting point. Enter the distance (without units) and the angle relative to the positive x-axis.

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Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

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