A man has to travel 50 m due north, 40 m due east, and 20 m due south to reach a field. Determine the distance he has to walk to reach the field in m.

Correct answer: C. 110 Distance is the total path length covered by the person. The man travels 50 m north, 40 m east, and 20 m south. Total distance walked = 50 + 40 + 20 = 110 m .

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]

Exam: Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
Subject: Physics
Chapter: Rest and Motion Kinematics

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Rest and Motion Kinematics

A man has to travel 50 m due north, 40 m due east, and 20 m due...

A man has to travel

50 \text{ m}

due north,

40 \text{ m}

due east, and

20 \text{ m}

due south to reach a field. Determine the distance he has to walk to reach the field in m.

Options

A $50$
B $90$
C $110$
D $70$

Correct answer

C. $110$

Step-by-step solution

Distance is the total path length covered by the person.

The man travels

50 \text{ m}

north,

40 \text{ m}

east, and

20 \text{ m}

south.

Total distance walked

= 50 + 40 + 20 = 110 \text{ m}

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