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Matter In Our Surroundings

Question
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A body moves towards east by a distance of 3 km and turns towards north and moves a distance of 4 km. What is the magnitude of displacement of the body?

Solution

Given, 
Distance travelled in east direction = 3 km
Towards north = 4 km

The magnitude of the displacement would be the resultant BC. 

Therefore, using Pythagoras theorem, 

BC = CA2+AB2      = 32+42      =9+16      =25       = 5 km

That is, 5 km is the magnitude of displacement.