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Samesh walks 12 km North, turns right and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 9 km. How far and in what direction is he from his starting point?
Samesh walks 12 km North, turns right and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 9 km. How far and in what direction is he from his starting point?
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Direction problems with distances often form a right-angled triangle. Use the Pythagorean theorem ($a^2 + b^2 = c^2$) to find the displacement.
Updated On: Mar 27, 2026
- 10 km North
- 10 km North-East
- 5 km North
- 5 km North-East
- 6 km North
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The Correct Option is D
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