College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 98: 32

Answer

a). $-9x+6y$ cm b). $33.82^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

The queen was moved $2\times3=6cms$ to the front and $3\times3=9cms$ to the left. a). Queen's net displacement = $-9x+6y$ cm b). relative to leftward direction, $\theta=tan^{-1}\frac{6}{9}=33.82^{\circ}$
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