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Question
A particle moves along the x-axis from an initial position of 2.0 m to a final position of -3.0 m. What is its displacement?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Displacement is the change in position, calculated as final position minus initial position (Δx = x_f - x_i). Given x_i = 2.0 m and x_f = -3.0 m, the displacement is (-3.0 m) - (2.0 m) = -5.0 m. The negative sign indicates the direction of motion is in the negative x-direction.
Hint
Displacement is a vector quantity representing the change in position, calculated by subtracting the initial position from the final position.