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PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Points AA and BB are such that BB is 500 m500\,\text{m} east and 400 m400\,\text{m} north of AA. A student travels from AA to BB by two different routes: Route 1: Walk straight from AA to BB in a single line. Route 2: Walk 500 m500\,\text{m} east to point CC, then 400 m400\,\text{m} north to BB. (i) Calculate the distance covered in each route. (ii) State the magnitude of the displacement for each route. (iii) Explain why the displacement is the same for both routes although the distances differ.

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