Question

use the picture below to answer questions 4 and 5.

the total path length traveled from point k to l (demonstrated with blue line ) is 700 m.

1. what is the cats distance?

a) 400 meters
b) 700 meters
c) 400 meters to the east
d) 700 meters to the east

1. what is the cats displacement?

a) 400 meters
b) 700 meters
c) 400 meters to the east
d) 700 meters to the east

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of distance

Distance is the total path length traveled.

Step2: Identify the total path length

The problem states that the total path length traveled from point K to L (the blue line) is 700 m. So for question 4, the distance is 700 meters.

Step3: Recall the definition of displacement

Displacement is the straight - line distance from the initial to the final position with direction.

Step4: Determine the displacement

The straight - line distance from K to L is 400 meters (given by the dotted line) and from the compass, we can assume the direction is East. So for question 5, the displacement is 400 meters to the East.

Answer:

1. B. 700 meters
2. C. 400 meters to the East