A hiker walks north

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Motion · Motion

Problem

A hiker walks 3 km3\,\text{km} north, then 4 km4\,\text{km} east. Consider the statements: P. The total distance covered is 5 km5\,\text{km}. Q. The magnitude of the displacement is 5 km5\,\text{km}. R. Distance is a scalar while displacement is a vector. Which option is correct? (a) Only P and Q (b) Only P and R (c) Only Q and R (d) P, Q and R

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