AP Physics 1easymcq1 pt
A plane flies 300 km east, then 400 km north. The magnitude of its displacement is
A.500 km
B.700 km
C.100 km
D.350 km
Explanation
Core Concept
Perpendicular legs add by the Pythagorean theorem: √(300² + 400²) = 500 km.
Correct Answer
A500 km
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