Question 622949: An object moves from Ato B 30kms towards east then to c 40kms towards north find its distance travelled and displacement. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An object moves from Ato B 30kms towards east then to c 40kms towards north find its distance travelled and displacement.
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Apply Pythagorean theorem:
Let x = distance traveled
30^2 + 40^2 = x^2
900 + 1600 = x^2
2500 = x^2
50kms = x