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Motion in a Straight Line: Distance & Displacement MCQ

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Distance & DisplacementEasyQuestion 5206

Question

A person walks 5 m east, then 5 m west. The total distance and displacement are:
  1. A
    10 m, 10 m
  2. B
    0 m, 0 m
  3. C
    10 m, 0 m
    Correct
  4. D
    0 m, 10 m

Correct answer

10 m, 0 m

Explanation

Distance = 5 + 5 = 10 m (total path). Displacement = 5 − 5 = 0 m (net position change).

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