PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Kinematics · Kinematics
Problem
A car travels 60 m east, then 25 m west, and finally 15 m east, all along a straight, level road. What is the ratio of the total distance traveled to the magnitude of the car’s displacement?
(a) 1.0
(b) 0.5
(c) 2.0
(d) 1.7