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lance bikes 15km east then 30 km north what is the distance he traveled and what is the magnitude of his displacement

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Distance traveled = 15 + 30 = 45 km

Displacement (use Pythag theorem)

15^2 + 30^2 = d^2 d = sqrt (1125) = 33.5 km

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