How to Calculate the Bird's Net Displacement Using Vector Addition?

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To calculate the bird's net displacement using vector addition, start by breaking down the two segments of the flight into their x and y components. The first displacement is 40 m west, which contributes -40 m to the x-axis and 0 m to the y-axis. The second displacement of 100 m at 36.9 degrees north of east can be resolved using the sine and cosine values provided, yielding approximately 80 m in the x-direction and 60 m in the y-direction. By summing these components, the total x displacement is 40 m, and the total y displacement is 60 m. Finally, apply the Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude of the net displacement and use arctan to determine the angle.
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Homework Statement


"A bird flew 40 m to the west, then 100 m in a direction 36.9 degrees to the north of east. Use the algebraic addition of vectors to fins the magnitude of the bird's net displacement"
Use sin (36.9) =0.6 and cos (36.9) = 0.8

Homework Equations


Vector addition?
A = √(Ax^2+Ay^2)
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θ=arctan(Ay/Ax)

The Attempt at a Solution


Don't remember how to do these types of problems...
 
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