MCAT Physics Question 1: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 1
1. A man walks 30 m east and then 40 m north. What is the difference between his traveled distance and his displacement?
- A. 0 m
- B. 20 m
- C. 50 m
- D. 70 m
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, calculate the magnitude of the man's displacement:
His total distance traveled is equal to 30 + 40 = 70 m. Therefore, the difference between these two is 20 m.