A hiker walks along a straight trail

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A hiker walks along a straight trail. First, the hiker moves

+60\,\text{m}

, then

-25\,\text{m}

, and finally

+15\,\text{m}

, where the positive direction is east. What is the hiker’s resultant displacement? (a)

100\,\text{m}

east (b)

20\,\text{m}

east (c)

50\,\text{m}

east (d)

50\,\text{m}

west