Physics

Problem

A car travels

6\,\text{km}

east and then

10\,\text{km}

west along a straight road. Which option correctly gives the magnitude of its displacement and the distance travelled, respectively? a)

16\,\text{km},\;4\,\text{km}

16\,\text{km},\;16\,\text{km}

4\,\text{km},\;16\,\text{km}

4\,\text{km},\;4\,\text{km}