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A walker goes 8 m east, then 6 m west. What are the distance and displacement?
A2 m and 2 m
B2 m and 14 m
C14 m and 2 m
D14 m and 14 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 14 m and 2 m
Distance adds the path lengths, 8 + 6 = 14 m, while displacement is 8 - 6 = 2 m east.
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