Question: A naval cruiser on maneuvers travels 54.0 km at 18.7 west of north, then turns and travels 64.5 km at 15.6 south of east, and

A naval cruiser on maneuvers travels 54.0 km at 18.7° west of north, then turns and travels 64.5 km at 15.6° south of east, and finally turns to travel 72.4 km at 38.1° east of south. Find its displacement from its original position. See Fig. 9.31.

Fig. 9.31 W- 54.0 km N s. 15.6 S 64.5 km 18.7

Fig. 9.31 W- 54.0 km N s. 15.6 S 64.5 km 18.7 Original position 38.1+ 72.4 km E

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