Physics

Problem

A student walks

120\,\text{m}

due east and then

50\,\text{m}

due west in

3\,\text{min}

. Which one of the following statements is correct? a) Distance travelled is

70\,\text{m}

and displacement is

170\,\text{m}

east. b) Distance travelled is

170\,\text{m}

and displacement is

170\,\text{m}

east. c) Distance travelled is

170\,\text{m}

and displacement is

70\,\text{m}

west. d) Distance travelled is

170\,\text{m}

and displacement is

70\,\text{m}

east.