An airplane undergoes the following displacements: First, it flies 66 km in a direction 30° east of north. Next, it flies 49 km due south. Finally, it flies 100 km 30° north of west. Using vector components, determine how far the airplane ends up from its starting point.
An airplane undergoes the following displacements: First, it flies 66 km in a direction 30° east of north. Next, it flies 49 km due south. Finally, it flies 100 km 30° north of west. Using vector components, determine how far the airplane ends up from its starting point.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Airplane Displacement Problem
An airplane undergoes the following displacements:
- **First Displacement:** It flies 66 km in a direction 30° east of north.
- **Second Displacement:** Next, it flies 49 km due south.
- **Third Displacement:** Finally, it flies 100 km 30° north of west.
Using vector components, determine how far the airplane ends up from its starting point.
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