I walk 30 metres in the North-West direction from my house and then 30 metres in the South-West direction. After this I walk 30 m…

Question

I walk 30 metres in the North-West direction from my house and then 30 metres in the South-West direction. After this I walk 30 metres in the South-East direction. Now I turn towards my house. In which direction am I going?

1. A. North-East (Correct answer)
2. B. North-West
3. C. South-East
4. D. South-West

Correct Answer

Option A — North-East

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is North-East.

Key Points

• NW+SW+SE displacements: net x=−1/√2, net y=−1/√2 (SW direction from current position).
• To return home = North-East.