A man walks eastwards a distance of 4.0 km and then moves northwards a distance of 3.0 km
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Problem
A man walks eastwards a distance of 4.0 km and then moves northwards a distance of 3.0 km.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the overall displacement of the man?
(1) 7 km in a direction that is 53∘ north of eastwards
(2) 7 km in a direction that is 37∘ north of eastwards
(3) 5 km in a direction that is 37∘ north of eastwards
(4) 5 km in a direction that is 53∘ north of eastwards