What is the magnitude of your total displacement if you have traveled due west with a speed of 23 m/s for 125 s , then due south at 12 m/s for 255 s ? 2sf

What is the direction of your total displacement in part A.

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A. X = -23*125 = -2875 m.
Y = -12*255 = -3060i.
Disp. = sqrt(x^2+y^2).

B. Tan A = Y/X. A = ?. = Direction.