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Physics Motion in a Straight Line Position, Path Length and Displacement MCQ (Single Correct)

A person moves 30 m north and then 20 m towards east and finally m in south-west direction. The displacement of the person from the origin will be

A
10 m along north
B
10 m long south
C
10 m along west
D
Zero

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The correct answer is:
C

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