Total displacement using vector diagram

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The problem involves determining the total displacement of a car that travels in multiple directions: eastward, northward, and at an angle. The subject area pertains to vector addition and displacement in two-dimensional motion.

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A car is driven eastward for a distance of 50 miles, then northward for 30 miles, and then in a direction 30 degree east of north for 25 miles. Draw the vector diagram and determine the total displacement of the car from its starting point.


The relevant equations I used here are: i) rx= ax + bx + cx
ii) ry=ay + by + cy
iii) r= √(rx2 + ry2)
My attempt regarding this problem is as follows: (Please see the photos)
 
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Muhammad Khalid Khan said:
View attachment 110471 View attachment 110472 A car is driven eastward for a distance of 50 miles, then northward for 30 miles, and then in a direction 30 degree east of north for 25 miles. Draw the vector diagram and determine the total displacement of the car from its starting point.

The relevant equations I used here are: i) rx= ax + bx + cx
ii) ry=ay + by + cy
iii) r= √(rx2 + ry2)
My attempt regarding this problem is as follows: (Please see the photos)
Looks correct to me.
 
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Buffu said:
Looks correct to me.
Have I done it right?
 
In the future, please take care to post images that aren't rotated. Also, please don't delete the three parts of the homework template.
 
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