One of the standard tracks used in athletic events is a 400m loop. This track consists of two straight sections

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joined by semi-circular sections and one lap of the track in the inside lane is exactly 400 m.
(a) What is the displacement of a runner in the inside lane when they finish a 400 m race? Is the displacement
of the runner in the outside lane the same?

Answer 1

One of the standard tracks used in athletic events is a 400m loop. This track consists of two straight sections
joined by semi-circular sections and one lap of the track in the inside lane is exactly 400 m.
(a) What is the displacement of a runner in the inside lane when they finish a 400 m race? Is the displacement
of the runner in the outside lane the same?