You walk 25 m south and 40 m east. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant displacement both graphically and algebraically.
Magnitude is 47.16
What is the degree?
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the angle S of E is arcTangent(25/40)
X = 40 m.
Y = -25 m.
Tan A = Y/X = (-25)/40,
A = -32o = 32o S. of E. = 328o CCW.
Y = -25 m.
Tan A = Y/X = (-25)/40,
A = -32o = 32o S. of E. = 328o CCW.
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