Riya walks south from her house and then north back to the same point

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

Problem

Riya walks 80 m80\,\text{m} south from her house and then 80 m80\,\text{m} north back to the same point. Which option shows the correct values of the distance travelled and the displacement for the entire trip? (a) Distance 0 m0\,\text{m}, Displacement 160 m160\,\text{m} (b) Distance 160 m160\,\text{m}, Displacement 160 m160\,\text{m} (c) Distance 160 m160\,\text{m}, Displacement 0 m0\,\text{m} (d) Distance 80 m80\,\text{m}, Displacement 80 m80\,\text{m}

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