https://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1357500_1358000/1357620/1/185dd4e634bcb63a38595f220e8901f867258840/MS_PHYS_SCI_286559.jpgWhat was the hiker's total displacement?

A.
35 km

B.
20 km south west

C.
5 km west

D.
0 km Please help!

Question

https://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1357500_1358000/1357620/1/185dd4e634bcb63a38595f220e8901f867258840/MS_PHYS_SCI_286559.jpgWhat was the hiker's total displacement?		
  

 
 A.
35 km
 
 B.
20 km south west
 
 C.
5 km west
 
 D.
0 km                Please help!

skylyerbailey · Answer

I think the north distance is equal to the south distance, there is no displacement in this direction. the west distance is 5 kilometers greater than the east distance, the hiker’s total displacement is 5 km west.  15 km west – 10 km east = 5 km west

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!!