Physics

Problem

An athlete runs 300 m east along a straight track, then immediately turns around and runs 100 m west. Which statement about her distance and displacement from the starting point is most accurate? a) Her distance is

400\,\text{m}

and her displacement is

400\,\text{m}

east. b) Her distance is

400\,\text{m}

and her displacement is

200\,\text{m}

west. c) Her distance is

400\,\text{m}

and her displacement is

200\,\text{m}

east. d) Her distance is

200\,\text{m}

and her displacement is

200\,\text{m}

east.

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