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Applying Vectors in the Plane — Quiz

Question 1 • Precalculus

A boat travels with velocity vector open paren 25 comma 25 square root of 3 close paren What is the directional bearing of the boat?

Answer
A
cap n 30 degrees cap e
B
cap n 30 degrees cap w
C
cap e 30 degrees cap n
D
cap e 30 degrees cap s

Explanation

The vector has positive east and north components, so the boat travels northeast. Its angle measured from east toward north satisfies tan θ = (25√3)/25 = √3, giving θ = 60°. That is the same direction as 30° east of north, or N 30° E, which is choice A.

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