Physics

Physics

Problem

A hiker follows four successive straight-line paths: 1. 3.0 km due south in 12 min, 2. 2.0 km due west at 6 km h⁻¹, 3. 1.5 km due north in 15 min, 4. finally, due east at 4 m s⁻¹ for 10 min. (i) Compute the average speed for the entire hike. (ii) Determine the magnitude and direction of the average velocity relative to due south.

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