Physics

Physics

Problem

A delivery van starts from town P and travels successively along straight roads as follows: • P to Q: 24 km24\,\text{km} due east in 30 min30\,\text{min} • Q to R: 18 km18\,\text{km} due north in 20 min20\,\text{min} • R to S: 12 km12\,\text{km} due west in 15 min15\,\text{min} Assume the directions are exactly along the cardinal points. a. (a) Compute the total distance travelled and the total time taken. b. (b) Determine the magnitude of the resultant displacement from P to S. c. (c) Calculate the average speed for the entire journey. d. (d) Calculate the magnitude and compass direction of the average velocity for the entire journey.

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