A person walks 500 m North-East, then 1km South, turns right to walk another 1km. Then walks 500m South-West and in the end, walks 1km towards North. Where will he be at the end from the starting pos…

Question

A person walks 500 m North-East, then 1km South, turns right to walk another 1km. Then walks 500m South-West and in the end, walks 1km towards North. Where will he be at the end from the starting position?

PYQPulse · Accepted Answer

1km West

PYQPulse · Answer

Explanation: Official WBPSC key (Series A): (D) 1km West. Vector sum of the legs: 500 m NE, then 1 km South, then (right turn) 1 km West, then 500 m SW, then 1 km North gives a net displacement of 1 km West of the starting point.

A person walks 500 m North-East, then 1km South, turns right to walk another 1km. Then walks 500m South-West and in the end, walks 1km towards North. Where will he be at the end from the starting position?

Answer: D. 1km West

Explanation

A person walks 500 m North-East, then 1km South, turns right to walk another 1km. Then walks 500m South-West and in the end, walks 1km towards North. Where will he be at the end from the starting position?

Answer: D. 1km West

Explanation