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A hiker backpacks to a waterfall that is 1500 m east and 2000. m north of his starting position. What is the magnitude of his displacement?

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter5: Displacement And Force In Two Dimensions

Section5.1: Vectors

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