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Direction sense — Shalu: distance and direction from origin Shalu: 30 m North → right 30 m (East) → right 55 m (South) → left 20 m (East) → left 25 m (North). How far and in which direction is she from the start?

Q: Direction sense — Shalu: distance and direction from origin Shalu: 30 m North → right 30 m (East) → right 55 m (South) → left 20 m (East) → left 25 m (North). How far and in which direction is she from the start?

Introduction / Context: Add components to find displacement. Given Data / Assumptions: x: 0→+30→+30→+50→+50; y: +30→+30→−25→−25→0 ⇒ endpoint (50, 0). Concept / Approach: Distance = 50 m; bearing = due East. Final Answer: 50 m East

Difficulty: Medium

20 m, South
10 m, North
30 m, North
50 m East

Correct Answer: 50 m East

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
Add components to find displacement.

Given Data / Assumptions:
x: 0→+30→+30→+50→+50; y: +30→+30→−25→−25→0 ⇒ endpoint (50, 0).

Concept / Approach:
Distance = 50 m; bearing = due East.

Final Answer:
50 m East

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