A hiker walks due east and then wishes to reach a point that is due north of the…
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Motion in a Plane · Motion in a Plane
Problem
A hiker walks 10m due east and then wishes to reach a point that is 6m due north of the starting location. What single displacement (magnitude only) will take the hiker directly from the present position to the desired point?
(a) 8.0m
(b) 11.7m
(c) 16m
(d) 4.0m