1.79. A ship leaves the island of Guam and sails 285 km at 40.0° north of west. In which direction must it now head and how far must it sail so that its resultant displacement will be 115 km directly cast of Guam? SO

1.79. A ship leaves the island of Guam and sails 285 km at 40.0° north of west. In which direction must it now head and how far must it sail so that its resultant displacement will be 115 km directly cast of Guam? SO

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1.79. A ship leaves the island of Guam and sails 285 km at
40.0° north of west. In which direction must it now head and how
far must it sail so that its resultant displacement will be 115 km
directly cast of Guam?

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