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A boy travels 8 km eastward to a point B and then 6km northward to another point C. ...

A boy travels 8 km eastward to a point B and then 6km northward to another point C. Determine the difference between the magnitude of displacement of the boy and distance travelled by him
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  • A 2.0km
  • B 4.0km
  • C 10.0km
  • D 13.0km
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:

AC = \(\sqrt{8^2 + 6^2}\) = 10km

Distance travelled = 8 + 6 = 14km

Difference = 4 - 10 = 4km

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