A hiker walks due east and then due north

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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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