If a train travels 80 miles north, 60 miles east, what’s the magnitude of its total displacement? Find the solution by drawing a
diagram. ____ miles.
1 answer:
Answer:
100 miles North East.
Explanation:
Please see attached photo for diagram.
In the attached photo, X represents the magnitude of the total displacement of the train.
Thus, we can obtain the value of X by using the pythagoras theory as illustrated below:
X² = 80² + 60²
X² = 6400 + 3600
X² = 10000
Take the square root of both side
X = √10000
X = 100 miles.
Therefore, the magnitude of the total displacement of the train is 100 miles North East.
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