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A person moves `30 m` north,`, then `20 m towards east and finally `30sqrt(2) m` in south-west direction. The displacement of the person from the origin will be

A

10 m along north

B

10 m along south

C

10 along west

D

zero

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The correct Answer is:
C

Total displacement from the origin,
`s=20i+30j-30j-30i=-10i`
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