SOLUTION: A man drives 12 km to the north and then 15 km to the east. What are the magnitude and direction of his displacement from the starting point?

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Question 1193525: A man drives 12 km to the north and then 15 km to the east. What are the magnitude and direction of his displacement from the starting point?

Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the magnitude, apply the Pythagorean formula.