Question

bernie rode on a ferris wheel for one full revolution, which covered 510 feet according to the ride attendant. bernie started and ended at the same location. assume the direction bernie started moving is the positive direction. what distance did bernie travel? * feet what was bernies displacement? feet

Explanation:

Step1: Recall distance definition

Distance is total path length.

Step2: Identify given distance

He covered 510 feet in one - full revolution, so distance = 510 feet.

Step3: Recall displacement definition

Displacement is straight - line distance from start to end point.

Step4: Determine displacement

Since he started and ended at same location, displacement = 0 feet.

Answer:

Distance: 510 feet
Displacement: 0 feet