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Fundamentals of Physics Extended 12th Edition Β· Motion in Two and Three Dimensions Β· Problem 85
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Halliday, Resnick & Walker β€” Motion in Two and Three Dimensions: Problem 85

You are kidnapped by political-science majors (who are upset because you told them political science is not a real science). Although blindfolded, you can tell the speed of their car (by the whine of the engine), the time of travel (by mentally counting off seconds), and the direction of travel (by turns along the rectangular street system). From these clues, you know that you are taken along the following course: 50 km/h for 2.0 min, turn 90Β° to the right, 20 km/h for 4.0 min, turn 90Β° to the right, 20 km/h for 60 s, turn 90Β° to the left, 50 km/h for 60 s, turn 90Β° to the right, 20 km/h for 2.0 min, turn 90Β° to the left, 50 km/h for 30 s. At that point, (a) how far are you from your starting point, and (b) in what direction relative to your initial direction of travel are you?

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Given: 50 km, 20 km

Find: (a) how far are you from your starting point; (b) in what direction relative to your initial direction of trav

This problem covers key concepts in Motion in Two and Three Dimensions from Fundamentals of Physics Extended 12th Edition by Halliday, Resnick & Walker. The step-by-step solution involves applying fundamental principles and systematic analysis to arrive at the correct answer. Full solution available with a Solution Pass.

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Fundamentals of Physics Extended Β· 12th Edition
Author: Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions