You are riding a sailboat in the open sea. Because of the winds in the area, you sail 2.00 km east, then 3.50 km southeast, and then a specific distance in an certain direction. You then find yourself 5.80 km directly east of your starting point. What is the magnitude and direction of the third leg of your journey?

You are riding a sailboat in the open sea. Because of the winds in the area, you sail 2.00 km east, then 3.50 km southeast, and then a specific distance in an certain direction. You then find yourself 5.80 km directly east of your starting point. What is the magnitude and direction of the third leg of your journey?

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter2: Vectors

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