an object moves 60 m due east and then 80 m due north . find the distance travelled and the magnitude of displacement
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Thus, distance = 140 m and displacement = 100 m... Hope this can help!
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As distance is the total path covered so 60+80 =140 m
Displacement is the shortest possible distance so if you will draw a vector diagram for it you can easily find it as
Disp. = √(60)^2 + (80)^2 = 100 m
Displacement is the shortest possible distance so if you will draw a vector diagram for it you can easily find it as
Disp. = √(60)^2 + (80)^2 = 100 m
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