A hiker walks north

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Problem

A hiker walks 3 km3\,\text{km} north, 4 km4\,\text{km} east and then 5 km5\,\text{km} south. Which option gives the total distance travelled and the magnitude of the displacement from the starting point? (a) Distance 12 km12\,\text{km}, Displacement 5 km5\,\text{km} (b) Distance 12 km12\,\text{km}, Displacement 4.5 km4.5\,\text{km} (c) Distance 12 km12\,\text{km}, Displacement 4 km4\,\text{km} (d) Distance 12 km12\,\text{km}, Displacement 6 km6\,\text{km}

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