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O-LevelPhysicsKinematics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q91 Mark

Paths are laid as shown between points X, Y and Z. A person walks along the paths from X to Y to Z and then back to X. What is the value of the total displacement and of the total distance travelled?

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A0, 0
B0, 30
C30, 0
D30, 30

✓ Correct answer

B: 0, 30

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Topic
Kinematics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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