Answer to Question #93020 in Mechanics | Relativity for Kolawole

Question

A man walk 5kms due east and then 10kms due north. Find his
Total distance covered
Resultant displacement

Answer 1

Total distance covered:

$$d=5+10=15\ km$$

Resultant displacement. Magnitude:

$$s=\sqrt{5^2+10^2}=11.2\ km$$

Direction:

$$\theta=\arctan{\frac{5}{10}}=26.6\degree \ east \ of\ north$$