A girl walks east and then west back to her starting point

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Motion · Motion

Problem

A girl walks 500 m500\,\text{m} east and then 500 m500\,\text{m} west back to her starting point. Which option correctly states her total distance travelled and the magnitude of her displacement? (a) Distance 1000 m1000\,\text{m}; Displacement 1000 m1000\,\text{m} (b) Distance 0 m0\,\text{m}; Displacement 1000 m1000\,\text{m} (c) Distance 1000 m1000\,\text{m}; Displacement 0 m0\,\text{m} (d) Distance 1000 m1000\,\text{m}; Displacement 500 m500\,\text{m}

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