Pond Hockey: Vector Displacement Calculation

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The forum discussion focuses on vector displacement calculations related to a puck's movement during the World Pond Hockey tournament in Plaster Rock, NB. The first scenario involves a puck traveling 20.0 m at an angle of 25° west of north, followed by a deflection of 30.0 m at 35° north of west. The second scenario requires calculating the necessary displacement for a puck shot 25 m east from a position 35 m at 40° west of south to reach the net. Participants are encouraged to show their attempts at solutions to receive assistance.

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In the World Pond Hockey tournament held in Plaster Rock, NB, a puck on the ice travels 20.0 m [25° W of N], gets deflected, and travels 30.0 m [35° N of W]. Determine where the puck will end up with respect to its starting point. (displacement)

b) In the same tournament, a player is positioned 35 m [40° W of S] of the net. He shoots the puck 25 m [E] to a teammate. What second displacement does the puck have to travel in order to make it to the net?

Thanks in advance

*Sorry - typo on "Displacement"
 
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