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15 June, 21:34

What is the total displacement of an ant that walks 2 meters west, 3 meters south, 4 meters east, and 1 meter

north?

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  1. 15 June, 21:59
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    First cancel down so:

    East-West = 2

    North-South = - 2

    Then use Pythagoras:

    2^2 + - 2^2 = 8

    Total displacement = root 8 South East
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