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The diagram below illustrates a person who, starting from the origin, walks 8 km east during first day, and 5 km west the next day. What is the net displacement of the person from the initial point in two days?
Options
A 6 km, east
B 3 km, east
Correct Answer
C 10 km, west
D 5 km, west
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Net displacement = 8 km east - 5 km west = 3 km east.

Hint

Displacement is vector sum.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 997 of 1250
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