A plane flies west for 130 km from city A, then travels sout-west for 200 km and then flies south 75 km to reach city B. Determine the total displacement (magnitude and direction) of plane's journey.

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A plane flies west for 130 km from city A, then
travels sout-west for 200 km and then flies
south 75 km to reach city B. Determine the
total displacement (magnitude and direction) of
plane's journey.
Transcribed Image Text:A plane flies west for 130 km from city A, then travels sout-west for 200 km and then flies south 75 km to reach city B. Determine the total displacement (magnitude and direction) of plane's journey.
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