Question: 4. [-/2.35 Points]DETAILSOSCOLPHYS2016 3.3.P.023. MY NOTES ASK YOUR TEACHER PRACTICE ANOTHER In an attempt to escape his island, Gilligan builds a raft and sets to

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[-/2.35 Points]DETAILSOSCOLPHYS2016 3.3.P.023.

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In an attempt to escape his island, Gilligan builds a raft and sets to sea. The wind shifts a great deal during the day, and he is blown along the following straight lines.

  • 2.5 km 45 north of west; then
  • 4.70 km 60 south of east; then
  • 5.1 km straight east; then
  • 7.2 km 55 south of west; and finally
  • 2.8 km 10 north of east.

What is his final position in kilometers and degrees south of east relative to the island?

km south of east

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