A car is driven east for a distance of 54 km, then north for 32 km, and then in a direction 28

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A car is driven east for a distance of 54 km, then north...

A car is driven east for a distance of $54 \mathrm{~km}$, then north for $32 \mathrm{~km}$, and then in a direction $28^{\circ}$ east of north for $27 \mathrm{~km}$. Draw the vector diagram and determine the total displacement of the car from its starting point.

Key Concepts

Resultant Displacement

The resultant displacement is the single vector obtained from adding all individual displacement vectors. It represents the net effect of successive movements and provides the shortest path between the initial and final positions.

Component Resolution

Component resolution involves breaking a vector into its horizontal and vertical parts (or more generally, into components along chosen coordinate axes). This is usually achieved using trigonometric functions such as sine and cosine, enabling easier manipulation and addition of vectors.

Trigonometry in Vectors

Trigonometry plays a crucial role in vector analysis by providing the means to calculate the horizontal and vertical components of a vector using sine and cosine functions. This is particularly useful when dealing with vectors oriented at an angle relative to the coordinate axes.

Vectors

Vectors are mathematical objects that have both magnitude and direction. They are used to represent quantities like displacement, velocity, and force, and are essential for analyzing motion and other physical phenomena in multiple dimensions.

Vector Addition

Vector addition is the process of combining two or more vectors to form a resultant vector. This is typically done by summing corresponding components along each axis, or by placing the tail of one vector at the head of the previous vector, ultimately determining the overall effect or displacement.

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