A hiker first moves due east and then due north

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A hiker first moves 5 km5\,\text{km} due east and then 12 km12\,\text{km} due north. Calculate (i) the magnitude of the resultant displacement and (ii) the direction it makes with the east direction.

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