Question

question 9 (1 point)
which of the following describes distance and displacement correctly?
a) the blue arrow shows distance and the orange arrows show displacement
b) the blue arrow shows displacement and the orange arrows show distance
c) both arrows show distance only
d) both arrows show distance and displacement

Explanation:

• Distance is the total path length covered. The orange arrows follow a zig - zag path, which is the actual path taken, so they represent distance.
• Displacement is the straight - line distance from the initial point \(A\) to the final point \(B\). The blue arrow is a straight line from \(A\) to \(B\), so it represents displacement.

Answer:

B. The blue arrow shows displacement and the orange arrows show distance