Addition by Components: You walk 53 m to the north, then you turn 60° to your right and walk another 45 m. Use components to determine the direction of your displacement vector. Express your answer as an angle relative to east.

A. 63° N of E
B. 50° N of E
C. 57° N of E
D. 69° N of E


Answer: A

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