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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A car travels 4 km east then 7 km west. What is displacement from start?
Options
A 11 km
B 3 km
Correct Answer
C 4 km
D 7 km
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Net displacement = 7 − 4 = 3 km west → magnitude 3 km.

Hint

Opposite directions subtract.

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