Question 1
A person starts from point O and walks 25m South, then 8m East. What is his straight line distance from point O?
Step-by-step:
1. Track movements: 25m South, then 8m East
2. Net position: (8, -25)
3. Distance = √(8² + -25²) = √689 = 26 m
1. Track movements: 25m South, then 8m East
2. Net position: (8, -25)
3. Distance = √(8² + -25²) = √689 = 26 m