A sailboat leaves a jetty

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Vector Algebra · Vector Algebra

Problem

A sailboat leaves a jetty, travels 60 m60\,\text{m} due north, and then turns to travel 80 m80\,\text{m} due east before dropping anchor. (a) Calculate the total distance covered by the boat. (b) Determine the magnitude of the boat’s displacement from the jetty. (c) State the general compass direction of the boat’s displacement relative to the jetty.

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