A particle is displaced due east and then due north

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Problem

A particle is displaced

3\,\text{km}

due east and then

4\,\text{km}

due north. Find the magnitude of its resultant displacement from the starting point. (a)

7\,\text{km}

(b)

4\,\text{km}

(c)

5\,\text{km}

(d)

3.5\,\text{km}