A runner completes three consecutive legs of a course: 2.0 km at north of east, 1.5…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A runner completes three consecutive legs of a course: 2.0 km at 45∘45^{\circ} north of east, 1.5 km due south, and 0.8 km due west. The entire trip takes 1.0 h. Determine the magnitude and direction of the runner’s average velocity for the whole trip, expressing the direction as an angle south or north of east.

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