Question

A hiker walks 11.72 m at 33 degrees. What is the X component of his displacement?

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Answer 1

Dx = 9.83 [m]

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to solve this problem, we must understand that displacement is a vector and therefore has magnitude and direction, this way we can decompose the displacement components x & y, by means of the trigonometric functions of the sine and cosine of the angle.

Dx = 11.72*cos(33)

Dx = 9.83 [m]