Define unit vectors as follows:
is in the eastern direction.
is in the northern direction.
The position of the first bird is
The position of the second bird is
Let θ = the angle between the net displacement vector for the two birds.
By definition,
Similarly,
|b| = 4.025
Therefore
Answer: 36.9°
The position of the first bird is
The position of the second bird is
Let θ = the angle between the net displacement vector for the two birds.
By definition,
Similarly,
|b| = 4.025
Therefore
Answer: 36.9°