Kelley is playing pool and hits the cue into the nine ball, which is directly in the center of the pool table. The nine ball travels a total of 7 meters before stopping, 1 meter to the left of the initial starting point of the nine ball. Which sentence reflects the correct statement regarding distance and displacement when considering the motion of the nine ball?(1 point) Responses The nine ball traveled a distance of 1 meter and was displaced by 7 meters. The nine ball traveled a distance of 1 meter and was displaced by 7 meters. The nine ball traveled a distance of 1 meter and was displaced by 1 meter. The nine ball traveled a distance of 1 meter and was displaced by 1 meter. The cue ball traveled a distance of 7 meters and was displaced by 1 meter. The cue ball traveled a distance of 7 meters and was displaced by 1 meter. The nine ball traveled a distance of 7 meters and was displaced by 1 meter.

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The correct response is: The nine ball traveled a distance of 7 meters and was displaced by 1 meter.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Distance is the total path traveled, which is 7 meters for the nine ball.
  • Displacement is the straight line distance from the initial position to the final position in a specific direction. Since the nine ball ended up 1 meter to the left of where it started, its displacement is 1 meter to the left.