PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A remote-controlled car starts from a point, moves 5m north, then 12m east, 5m south, and finally 12m west, reaching back to the starting point.
(i) Find the total distance travelled by the car.
(ii) Explain why the displacement of the car differs from the distance obtained in part (i).