Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: North
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We compute the net displacement relative to the start after a sequence of axis-aligned moves.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Sum x and y components independently to get the final coordinates and infer direction from the start.
Step-by-Step Solution:
x: +5 − 5 = 0.y: +10 − 5 = +5.Final point (0, 5) ⇒ due North of origin.
Verification / Alternative check:
The East and West legs cancel; some North remains after the South leg.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
East/West require x ≠ 0; South would need y < 0.
Common Pitfalls:
Mixing “direction you are facing” with “direction from origin to you.” The question asks the latter.
Final Answer:
North
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