Shown in the diagram below is path A from point P1 to P2, along which a dog ran. Also shown is an arrow labeled B.

Question

What do A and B represent in the diagram?

a
A represents the change in position the dog traveled, while B is a vector representing the distance of the dog.
b
A represents the displacement the dog traveled, while B is a vector representing the change in position of the dog.
c
A represents the displacement the dog traveled, while B is a vector representing the distance of the dog.
d
A represents the distance the dog traveled, while B is a vector representing the displacement of the dog.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d A represents the distance the dog traveled, while B is a vector representing the displacement of the dog.

Explanation:

• A represents the actual path length the dog followed, which is the distance traveled.
• B, being a vector, represents displacement, which is the straight-line distance from the starting point (P1) to the ending point (P2) in a specific direction. Displacement considers only the initial and final positions, not the actual path taken.