Unit vectors $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$ are parallel to the adjacent edges of a large square table. The

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Unit vectors $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$ are parallel to the adjacent edges of a large square table. The directions $\hat{i}$ and $\hat{j}$ are referred to as East and North. An ant creeping on the table makes the following movements successively:
(i) $4 \mathrm{~cm} 30^{\circ}$ East of North
(ii) 12 cm South West
(ii) 6 cm East and
(iv) 9 cm West North

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