A man starts from point P, goes 3 km south, turns right and goes 4 km, turns left and goes 2 km. How far and in which direction is he from P? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man starts from point P, goes 3 km south, turns right and goes 4 km, turns left and goes 2 km. How far and in which direction is he from P?

A. √17 km South-East

B. 5 km South

C. √17 km South-West

D. 3 km East

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Net displacement is 4 km east and 1 km south. Distance = √(4²+1²)=√17 km, direction South-East.

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