A cyclist rides east and then north

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

Problem

A cyclist rides 120 m120\,\text{m} east and then 50 m50\,\text{m} north, taking 30 s30\,\text{s} in total. (i) Calculate the magnitude of the cyclist's net displacement. (ii) Hence find the magnitude of his average velocity. (iii) State the direction of this average velocity with respect to the east.

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