Ravi walks north and then south in 4 minutes

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Ravi walks 60 m60\,\text{m} north and then 80 m80\,\text{m} south in 4 minutes. Which option correctly gives (i) the total distance travelled and its nature, and (ii) the magnitude of displacement and its nature? (a) (i) 140 m140\,\text{m}, vector ; (ii) 20 m20\,\text{m}, scalar (b) (i) 20 m20\,\text{m}, scalar ; (ii) 140 m140\,\text{m}, vector (c) (i) 140 m140\,\text{m}, scalar ; (ii) 20 m20\,\text{m}, vector (d) (i) 140 m140\,\text{m}, scalar ; (ii) 140 m140\,\text{m}, vector

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