Question Detail
Question
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 traveled distance of the person from the initial point in two days?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Net displacement = 8 km east - 5 km west = 3 km east. The question asks 'traveled distance from the initial point' which means displacement, not total path length.
Hint
Displacement is the straight-line distance from start to finish.