Answer:
3.6 miles at 56.3 degrees north of east.
Explanation:
If you draw a diagram to calculate Jimmy's displacement, you end up with a triangle.
To solve for the magnitude of Jimmy's displacement with respect to his original position, we need to use the Pythagorean Theorem formula.
Pythagorean Theorem Formula = a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Step by Step to solve for the magnitude of Jimmy's displacement:
1) a^2 + b^2 = c^2
2) 2.0^2 + 3^2 = c^2
3) 4 + 9 = c^2
4) 13 = c^2
5) To find what "c" equals to we need to find the square root of 13.
6) √13 = 3.6 | c = 3.6 miles
To solve for the direction of Jimmy's displacement with respect to his original position, we need to use the following formula:
tan^-1 ∅ (3/2)
tan^-1 ∅ (1.5)
∅ = 56.309° north of east
Therefore, your answer is 3.6 miles at 56.3 degrees north of east.
