A group pf mountain climbers walked 10 km north from their camp, then walk 20 km more to the east. (a.) what was the total distance walked by the mountain climbers? (b.) Determine the total displacement from the starting point.

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A group pf mountain climbers walked 10 km north from their camp, then walk 20 km
more to the east. (a.) what was the total distance walked by the mountain climbers? (b.)
Determine the total displacement from the starting point.

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