A car travels due east

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A car travels

6\,\text{km}

due east, then

8\,\text{km}

making an angle

60^{\circ}

north of east, and finally

5\,\text{km}

due south. Determine the magnitude of its resultant displacement. (a)

13\,\text{km}

(b)

10.2\,\text{km}

(c)

15.6\,\text{km}

(d)

10\,\text{km}

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