SOLUTION: after walking 50 m due to north from campsite, a hiker then walks 65 m east.
A. what is the total distance walked by the hiker?
B. what is the total displacement and location of
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Question 829342: after walking 50 m due to north from campsite, a hiker then walks 65 m east.
A. what is the total distance walked by the hiker?
B. what is the total displacement and location of the hiker?
BY: CJS
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
after walking 50 m due to north from campsite, a hiker then walks 65 m east.
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Start at (0,0)
1st leg to (0,50)
2nd leg to (65,50)
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A. what is the total distance walked by the hiker?
d = sqrt[65^2+50^2] = 82 m
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B. what is the total displacement and location of the hiker?
angle = arctan(50/65) = 37.57 degrees
location: (65,50) or N37.57E
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Cheers,
Cheers,
Stan H.
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