Question 1
A person starts from point O and walks 23m South, then 24m North, then 6m South. What is his straight line distance from point O?
Step-by-step:
1. Track movements: 23m South, then 24m North, then 6m South
2. Net position: (0, -5)
3. Distance = √(0² + -5²) = √25 = 5 m
1. Track movements: 23m South, then 24m North, then 6m South
2. Net position: (0, -5)
3. Distance = √(0² + -5²) = √25 = 5 m