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another vector problem (check if I'm correct)
A quarterback takes the ball from the line of scrimmage, runs backward for 10.0 yards, then runs sideways parallel to the line of scrimmage for 15.0 yards. At this point, he throws a 50 yard forward pass straight downfield, perpendicular to the line of scrimmage. What is the magnitude of the football’s resultant displacement?
Is it about 52? Since I used a^2 + b^2 = c^2
50^2 + 15^2 = c^2
A quarterback takes the ball from the line of scrimmage, runs backward for 10.0 yards, then runs sideways parallel to the line of scrimmage for 15.0 yards. At this point, he throws a 50 yard forward pass straight downfield, perpendicular to the line of scrimmage. What is the magnitude of the football’s resultant displacement?
Is it about 52? Since I used a^2 + b^2 = c^2
50^2 + 15^2 = c^2
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