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Hello can you help me with my AP physics assignment

Hello can you help me with my AP physics assignment-example-1
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1)

R is the required distance from the starting point. The right triangle representing this scenario is shown below

We would apply pythagorean theorem which is expressed as

hypotenuse^2 = one leg^2 + other leg^2

hypotenuse = R

one leg = 25

other leg = 18

Thus,

R^2 = 25^2 + 18^2 = 949

R = √949

R = 30.81

You're 30.81m from your starting point

2) We would find θ by applying the tangent trigonometric ratio which is expressed as

tanθ = opposite side/adjacent side

opposite side = 25

adjacent side = 18

tanθ = 25/18

θ = tan^-1(25/18)

θ = 54.25 degrees

Position = 54.25 degrees west of north

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