An object on a straight track moves to the left

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

Problem

An object on a straight track moves

4.0\,\text{m}

to the left. If the positive

x

-direction is defined as to the right, what is the signed value of the object’s displacement? (a)

+4.0\,\text{m}

(b)

-4.0\,\text{m}

(c)

0\,\text{m}

(d)

-8.0\,\text{m}