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Ralphie runs north 0.5 km, then turns east and runs 2.0 km, turns south and runs 1.5 km, turns west and runs another 1km. What was his displacement when he finished running? 2 √…

Ralphie runs north 0.5 km, then turns east and runs 2.0 km, turns south and runs 1.5 km, turns west and runs another 1km. What was his displacement when he finished running? 2 √…
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Ralphie runs north 0.5 km, then turns east and runs 2.0 km, turns south and runs 1.5 km, turns west and runs another 1km.

What was his displacement when he finished running?


2 √ km
2 km
-2 km
5 km

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User Krishg
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His displacement is 1.41 km southeast.

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User Mae
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Answer:

0.5+2.0+1.5=4.0

Step-by-step explanation:

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