Solve Displacement Vectors Homework

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves analyzing the displacement vectors of a hiker, specifically vectors A, B, and C, with given directions and the condition that their sum equals zero, indicating the hiker returns to the starting point.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to use the sine law to find the magnitudes of vectors B and C after determining the angles of the triangle formed by the vectors. They express concern about the size of their calculated values.

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Some participants confirm the calculations presented by the original poster, while others have not yet responded with additional insights or checks.

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The original poster is seeking verification of their calculations and is uncertain about the validity of the large magnitudes obtained for vectors B and C.

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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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Anyone? Id like to know if there are any errors.
 
Those numbers are correct.
 
Thanks a bunch
 

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