Solve Displacement Vectors Homework

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The hiker's route involves three displacement vectors, A, B, and C, with A being 1550 m at 25.0 N of E, while B and C are of unknown lengths in specified directions. The hiker returns to the starting point, leading to the equation A + B + C = 0. The sine law was applied to determine the lengths of B and C, resulting in B being approximately 5548.65 m and C approximately 6158.83 m. The user seeks confirmation on the accuracy of these calculations, expressing concern over the large values obtained. The calculations appear to be correct based on the provided information.
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Homework Statement


Route follewed by hiker consists of displacement vectors A, B, C. Vector A is 1550 m long in a direction 25.0 N of E. Vector B is of unknown length but in a direction of 41.0 E of S. Vector C is also of unknown length but of direction 35.0 N of W. Hiker ends up where he started (A+B+C=0). Find magnitudes of B and C.


Homework Equations


Sine law: (a/sinA)=(b/sinB)=(c/SinC)


The Attempt at a Solution


Ok so i drew the triangle and figured out all of the interior angles:
A=14.0 degrees
B=60.0 degrees
C=106.0 degrees

Also i know side a=1550 m

I used the sin law to get
(a/sinA)=(b/sinB)
(1550/sin14)=(b/sin60)
b=(1550sin60/sin14)
b=5548.6477 m

(a/sinA)=(c/sinC)
(1550/sin14)=(c/sin106)
c=(1550sin106/sin14)
c=6158.829

I was just wondering if I did this right because the numbers look pretty big to me and would like someone to double check for me.
Thanks in advance.
 
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Those numbers are correct.
 
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