Question

Represent the following graphically:
(i) a displacement of 40 km, 30° east of north
(ii) a displacement of 50 km south-east
(iii) a displacement of 70 km, 40° north of west.

Answer 1

(i) The vector
\[\vec{OP}\] represents the required displacement vector.
(ii) The vector
\[\vec{OP}\] represents the required vector.
(iii) The vector
\[\vec{OR}\] represents the required vector.