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Homework Statement


What would be the opposite direction of [E 20 degrees N}?

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No real equation

The Attempt at a Solution


Is the opposite direction [S 20 degrees W]?
 
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Balsam said:

Homework Statement


What would be the opposite direction of [E 20 degrees N}?

Homework Equations


No real equation

The Attempt at a Solution


Is the opposite direction [S 20 degrees W]?
What is the opposite of East? What is the opposite of North. Why would you not just substitute the opposites?
 
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phinds said:
What is the opposite of East? What is the opposite of North. Why would you not just substitute the opposites?

Oops! I meant [W 20 S]. I wasn't paying attention when I typed that.
 
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