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A runner goes north 500m, turns east for 1200m, and then goes south for 1000m. What is his displacement relative to his starting point?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

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Chapter3: Vectors

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Problem 35AP: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in Figure P3.35. The total trip consists of four...

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