A Car Is Driven 1200 M North at 20

question 60

Multiple Choice

A car is driven 1200 m north at 20.0 m/s and then driven 1600 m east at 25.0 m/s. What are the magnitude and direction of the displacement for this trip?

• A) 1400 m, northeast
• B) 2000 m, 36.9° north of east
• C) 2000 m, 53.1° north of east
• D) 2800 m, 36.9° east of north
• E) 2800 m, 53.1° east of north

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