Starting from point

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Starting from point

O

, a person walks

10\,\text{m}

north, then

6\,\text{m}

east, and finally

4\,\text{m}

south. (i) Determine the total distance travelled. (ii) Calculate the magnitude of the person’s displacement from point

O

. (iii) State the general compass direction of this displacement from

O

.

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