An ant moves from A to B then to c, what is the distance (d) and displacement (s) of the ant?

d = 7 cm, s = 2 cm

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d = 7 cm, s = 3 cm

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d = 3 cm, s = 7 cm

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d = 8 cm, s = - 3 cm

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Solution

The correct option is B
d = 7 cm, s = 3 cm

Step 1: Identify starting point and ending point.

Distance = Path length = AB + BC

= 5 cm + 2 cm

= 7 cm

Displacement = Shortest distance between start and end.

= AC = 3 cm.

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