A student jogs east in

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Problem

A student jogs 150 m150\,\text{m} east in 60 s60\,\text{s}, then 100 m100\,\text{m} north in 50 s50\,\text{s}, and finally 150 m150\,\text{m} west in 70 s70\,\text{s}. (a) Find the total distance covered. (b) Calculate the magnitude of his displacement from the starting point. (c) Determine his average speed. (d) Find the magnitude of his average velocity.

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