Question

The recommended route for boats entering the small harbor of Los Angeles at Los Angeles port in California is as follows: from the northeast side of San Pedro Bay proceed on a course of 135 (magnettic) for 1450 m ; then alter course to 180 and proceed for 620 m ; then alter course to 285 and proceed for 1190 m; finally alter course to 0 and proceed 730 m to reach to the west point of the harbor . what is the displacement vector from San Pedro Bay to the harbor? solve this problem graphically, by making an accurate , large diagram showing the successive displacement vectors.

Answer 1

In vector form: 1083.83i-1267.6j