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Question
Starting from the origin, a car travels 4 km east and then 7 km west. What is the traveled distance of the car from the initial point?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The traveled distance (displacement) from the initial point is the net displacement. East 4 km, then west 7 km means the car ends up 3 km west of the origin. Displacement magnitude is 3 km.
Hint
Distance from initial point means displacement, not total path length.