During her recent trip to the grocery store, Claire walked 14m,North to the end of an aisle. She then made a turn and walked 6m, 30o N of E. Finally, she made another turn and walked 8m, S. Determine the magnitude of Claire's resultant displacement and direction.

During her recent trip to the grocery store, Claire walked 14m,North to the end of an aisle. She then made a turn and walked 6m, 30o N of E. Finally, she made another turn and walked 8m, S. Determine the magnitude of Claire's resultant displacement and direction.

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