A person travels 12 km north, then 5 km east, and finally 12 km south. What is the total distance traveled and the displacement?
Q1. A person travels 12 km north, then 5 km east, and finally 12 km south. What is the total distance traveled and the displacement?
Answer: 29 km, 5 km
Explanation: Total distance = 12 + 5 + 12 = 29 km. Displacement is 5 km east, as north and south cancel out.