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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The diagram below illustrates a car that, starting from the origin, travels 4 km east and then 7 km west. What is the net displacement of the car from the initial point?
Options
A 3 km, west
Correct Answer
B 3 km, east
C 4 km, east
D 7 km, west
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

4 km east then 7 km west gives net 3 km west.

Hint

Displacement = final position - initial.

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