What is the total distance driven

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A car drives north for 1km. Then it turns and drives 2 km at 30 degrees south of west. Finally the driver turns again and drives 0.5 km northwest.

(a) What is the total distance driven?

(b) What are the magnitude and direction of the car's overall displacement?

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