a man walks 5m east, 2m north, 4m west, 8m south, and finally 3m east, What is the magnitude of his displacement? What is the magnitude of his distance?

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Problem 35AP: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in Figure P3.35. The total trip consists of four...
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a man walks 5m east, 2m north, 4m west, 8m south, and finally 3m east, What is the magnitude of his displacement? What is the magnitude of his distance?

 

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