Physics

Physics

Problem

A hiker walks 3 km3\,\text{km} due east and then 4 km4\,\text{km} due north. Which option correctly gives the distance travelled and the magnitude of the resultant displacement? a) Distance =5 km=5\,\text{km}, Displacement =5 km=5\,\text{km} b) Distance =7 km=7\,\text{km}, Displacement =5 km=5\,\text{km} c) Distance =5 km=5\,\text{km}, Displacement =7 km=7\,\text{km} d) Distance =7 km=7\,\text{km}, Displacement =7 km=7\,\text{km}

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