Calculating Distance and Direction Between John, Paul, and George

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The discussion revolves around calculating the distance and direction between three individuals, John, Paul, and George, positioned in a strawberry field. The problem involves understanding their relative positions based on given distances and angles.

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  • Participants discuss the geometric representation of the problem, questioning whether the configuration forms a right triangle. There are attempts to visualize the scenario through vector diagrams and connect the positions of the individuals.

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Some participants are actively engaging with the problem, attempting to draw diagrams and clarify the relationships between the points. There is a recognition of the need for feedback and further exploration of the problem setup.

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Participants express uncertainty about how to begin solving the problem and are considering the implications of the triangle formed by the positions of John, Paul, and George. There is a mention of a potential delay in responses as some users plan to revisit the problem later.

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John, Paul, and George are standing in a strawberry field. Paul is 16.0m due west of John. George is 40.0m from Paul, in a direction 38.0 degrees south of east from Paul's location.

How far is George from John?

What is the direction of George's location from that of John?

Alright so where do I begin? :X
 
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oldspice1212 said:
John, Paul, and George are standing in a strawberry field. Paul is 16.0m due west of John. George is 40.0m from Paul, in a direction 38.0 degrees south of east from Paul's location.

How far is George from John?

What is the direction of George's location from that of John?

Alright so where do I begin? :X

This is position vector
http://imageshack.us/a/img7/8039/39832841.jpg
 
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Piece of paper. Pencil. Connect the dots. What figure do you get?
 
Figure 1
 
It must indeed be a triangle, but is it a right triangle?
 
Um yes? lol
 
oldspice1212 said:
Um yes? lol

Correct, oldspice. The example demonstrates the right triangle.

Now, let's get back to the problem you need help with.

oldspice1212 said:
John, Paul, and George are standing in a strawberry field. Paul is 16.0m due west of John. George is 40.0m from Paul, in a direction 38.0 degrees south of east from Paul's location.

How far is George from John?

What is the direction of George's location from that of John?

Alright so where do I begin? :X

Try drawing the vector diagram similar to the given figures one user showed to you, according to the info given.
 
Sorry for the late reply, I will work on this question later today, and check back with you guys with my answer and if possible would like some feed back.

Thanks
 
Tried today I can't do it :(
 

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