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Physics · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 9

5054Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Paths are laid as shown between points X, Y and Z. A person walks along the paths from X to Y to Z and then back to X. What is the value of the total displacement and of the total distance travelled?

  1. Atotal displacement 0 m, total distance travelled 0 m
  2. Btotal displacement 0 m, total distance travelled 30 m
  3. Ctotal displacement 30 m, total distance travelled 0 m
  4. Dtotal displacement 30 m, total distance travelled 30 m

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Correct answer: B. total displacement 0 m, total distance travelled 30 m

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