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20 October, 22:57

Dexter uses a compass to walk 140m due east. What is his distance and displacement?

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  1. 21 October, 01:17
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    The distance is 140 m and the displacement is 140 m E. Displacement can change though. For example, if Dexter walked 140 m east then walked 40 meters west the displacement would be 100 m E. Displacement is just how far away an object is from the start.
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