A student walks due east from point and then due west before stopping

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

Problem

A student walks 4 m4\,\text{m} due east from point OO and then 3 m3\,\text{m} due west before stopping. Which of the following correctly states the total distance travelled and the displacement of the student? (a) Distance =7 m=7\,\text{m}, Displacement =0 m=0\,\text{m} (b) Distance =7 m=7\,\text{m}, Displacement =7 m=7\,\text{m} east (c) Distance =7 m=7\,\text{m}, Displacement =1 m=1\,\text{m} east (d) Distance =7 m=7\,\text{m}, Displacement =1 m=1\,\text{m} west

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