Activity 3

Component Method
1. Mia Ander exits the front door of her home and walks along the path shown in the
diagram at the right (not to scale). The walk consists of four legs with the
following magnitudes: (Indicate the direction of each vector)

A = 46 m
B = 142 m
C = 78 m
D = 89 m

Determine the magnitude and direction of Mia's resultant displacement.

2. Ana runs 4 m, 40° North of East; 2 m, East; 5.2 m 30° South of West; and 6.5 m,
South before stopping. Find her resultant displacement from where she started.
Use the graphical method (Scale: 1cm=1m) and component method.

3. You found a treasure map and it said: Start at the well, go 100 m straight South,
then 30 m 40° North of West, then 25 m straight East, and finally 45 m, 75°South
of East. Using the Component Method, how far from the well and in what direction
is the hidden treasure?