This is a direction and distance problem requiring step-by-step tracking of movement and turns. Vector addition or coordinate geometry can be used to find the final displacement from the starting point.
While facing East, Williams turns to his left and walks 6 metres, then he again turns to his left and walks 6 metres, then turns 45° towards his right and walks a distance of 5 metres. Then what are the direction he is facing and the distance from his starting point ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Mechanics (Newton's Laws of Motion and their applications)
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