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What is the direction of the final position vector r, measured from North? Use coun- terclockwise as the positive angular direction, between the limits of -180° and +180°.

What is the direction of the final position vector r, measured from North? Use coun- terclockwise as the positive angular direction, between the limits of -180° and +180°.

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A commuter airplane starts from an airport and takes the route shown in the figure. It first flies to city A located at 187 km in a direction 37° north of east. Next, it flies 142 km 19° west of north to city B. Finally, it flies 165 km due west to city C. y (km) 250+ 200 165 km 150+ Roo 50 187 km 37° 142 km 50 B 19⁰ W- N 100 150 200 S x (km) E How far away from the starting point is city C? Answer in units of km. Answer in units of km. part 2 of 2 What is the direction of the final position vector r, measured from North? Use coun- terclockwise as the positive angular direction, between the limits of -180° and +180°. Answer in units of º. Answer in units of º.
Transcribed Image Text:A commuter airplane starts from an airport and takes the route shown in the figure. It first flies to city A located at 187 km in a direction 37° north of east. Next, it flies 142 km 19° west of north to city B. Finally, it flies 165 km due west to city C. y (km) 250+ 200 165 km 150+ Roo 50 187 km 37° 142 km 50 B 19⁰ W- N 100 150 200 S x (km) E How far away from the starting point is city C? Answer in units of km. Answer in units of km. part 2 of 2 What is the direction of the final position vector r, measured from North? Use coun- terclockwise as the positive angular direction, between the limits of -180° and +180°. Answer in units of º. Answer in units of º.
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