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    Sep 17, 2012, 07:03 PM
    Vectors and scalars
    A student walks 75.5m west and 150.0 south. What displacement will bring the student back to the starting point?
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    Sep 18, 2012, 05:41 AM
    First you need to show us your attempt at solving this, and we'll help you where you get stuck.

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