alleryA boy walks 3 m east, then 4 m north. What is the magnitude of his displacement?
A7 m
B1 m
C5 m
D12 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5 m
The two legs are perpendicular, so displacement is the square root of 9 + 16, which is 5 m.
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