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Adding Vectors Algebraically
A boat travels at 15 m/s in a direction 45º east of north for an hour. The boat then turns and travels at 18 m/s in a
direction 5° north of east for an hour.
What is the magnitude of the boat's resultant velocity? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
m/s
What is the direction of the boat's resultant velocity? Round your answer to the nearest whole degree.
north of east
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