Physics

Physics

Problem

A walker starts from the origin of a straight road and moves in the following sequence: 200 m200\,\text{m} east, 120 m120\,\text{m} west, 50 m50\,\text{m} east, and 30 m30\,\text{m} west. What is the percentage by which the total distance travelled exceeds the magnitude of displacement? a) 50%50\% b) 75%75\% c) 60%60\% d) 300%300\%

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