Question

A body moves 4m due west and than 3m due south.what is its displacement

Answer 1

Answer:5m

Explanation:

X= 4m and Y=3m . According to Pythagorean theorem,

4^2+3^2 = 25 = 5^2

Hence displacement is 5m due south.

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Answer 2

Answer:

5m

Explanation:

Displacement = $\sqrt{4^2 - 3^2$ = 5m