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21 November, 03:03

If a car travels 30 miles north for one half hour, 50 miles east for one hour, and 30 miles south for 30 minutes, what is the total displacement of the car?

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  1. 21 November, 03:06
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    50 miles east. because the 30 miles north then south cancel each other out.
  2. 21 November, 03:15
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    Since we're given the distances, we don't need the times.

    (30 miles north) + (30 miles south) = zero vertical displacement

    The total displacement after this grueling 2 hours of driving is 50 miles east.
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