engineering intelligence MCQ #798

A person walks 3 km east, then 4 km north, and finally 3 km west. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

engineering intelligence MCQ #798

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person walks 3 km east, then 4 km north, and finally 3 km west. What is the shortest distance to return to the starting point?

    • A) 4 km
    • B) 3 km
    • C) √(3² + 4²) km
    • D) 5 km

    Answer: 4 km

    Explanation: The east and west movements cancel out, leaving a net displacement of 4 km north, which is the shortest distance to return.