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An object travels 10m North and then 10m East. What is the magnitude of its displacement?
A20 m
B10 m
C14.14 m
D0 m
✓ Correct Answer: C — 14.14 m
Using Pythagoras theorem: sqrt(10^2 + 10^2) = sqrt(200) approx 14.14m.
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