Route P: A person walks north and then east to reach point Q

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Route P: A person walks 6 km6\,\text{km} north and then 8 km8\,\text{km} east to reach point Q. Route Q: Another person goes directly in a straight line from the starting point to point Q. How much longer is Route P than Route Q? (a) 0 km0\,\text{km} (b) 4 km4\,\text{km} (c) 10 km10\,\text{km} (d) 2 km2\,\text{km}

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