engineering intelligence MCQ #700

A person travels 9 km south, then 5 km east, then 4 km north. What is his final position relative to the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #700

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person travels 9 km south, then 5 km east, then 4 km north. What is his final position relative to the starting point?

    • A) 5 km south, 5 km east
    • B) 5 km south, 5 km west
    • C) 5 km east, 5 km south
    • D) 9 km south, 5 km east

    Answer: 5 km east, 5 km south

    Explanation: Net displacement south is 9 - 4 = 5 km, and east is 5 km.