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Lucy runs 4 meters to the east, then 5 meters south. What is the magnitude of her displacement?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The displacement is 6.4m

Explanation:

Step one:

given

we are told that Lucy runs 4 meters to the east,

then 5 meters south.

let the distance east be the displacement in the x-direction, and south be the y-direction

Step two:

The resultant of the x and y displacement is the magnitude of the total displacement z

applying Pythagoras theorem we have

z=√x^2+y^2

z=√4^2+5^2

z=√16+25

z=√41

z=6.4m