A hiker travels 30 km due East from his tent, then turns and travels 40 km due North. Using vectors, calculate the distance the hiker would now need to travel to return in a straight line back to his tent.

A hiker travels 30 km due East from his tent, then turns and travels 40 km due North. Using vectors, calculate the distance the hiker would now need to travel to return in a straight line back to his tent.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 42P: Vector B has x, y, and z components of 4.00, 6.00, and 3.00 units, respectively. Calculate (a) the...

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