A cyclist rides due east from home and then returns along the same straight path to…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A cyclist rides 500m due east from home and then returns along the same straight path to the starting point.
(i) What is the total distance travelled?
(ii) What is the displacement on completing the trip?
(iii) Explain briefly why distance and displacement have different numerical values in this case.