Question

9. A car travels along a straight road 100 m east then 50 m west. Find the distance and displacement of the car.

please explain clearly. ​

Answer 1

Hi

Ans:- 50m

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Answer 2

Displacement is shortest path between initial and final point.

Now,you said it travels 100 m east and then 25 m west so

DISTANCE=100+50=150

&

DISPLACEMENT =100(east)m - 50m(west) =50m in east.