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A hiker walks 3.79 m, N and 3.80 m, E. What is the magnitude of his resultant displacement?

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Answer:

5.37

Step-by-step explanation:

using Pythagoras theorem

X²=3.79²+3.80²

X²=14.3641+14.44

X²=28.8041

X=√28.8041

X=5.3669

X=5.37m N.E to 2d.p

A hiker walks 3.79 m, N and 3.80 m, E. What is the magnitude of his resultant displacement-example-1
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