| To solve this problem place the vectors head to tail like the example
at right.
The resultant vector begins at the very first head and ends at the very last tail. To see a graphical solution to the problem above
click here.
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Consider the following problem: A man walks 9 meters due east, then
8 meters due north, then 3 meters due west. What will be his resulting
displacement?
| To solve this problem place the vectors head to tail like the example
at right.
The resultant vector begins at the very first head and ends at the very last tail. To see a graphical solution to the problem above
click here.
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