A wildlife researcher is tracking a flock of geese. The geese fly 4.0 km due west, then turn toward the north by 40 Degrees and fly another 3.0 km . How far west are they of their initial position? What is the magnitude of their displacement?
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0 km due west and then 3.0 km at a 40° angle north of west, we need to find the horizontal component of the displacement. Horizontal component = 4.0 km + 3.0 km * cos(40°) Horizontal component = 4.0 km + 3.0 km * 0.766 (cosine of 40°) Horizontal component = 4.0 km Show more…
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