A car travels 50 km West, then turns around and travels 30 km East. What is the car's final position relative to its starting point?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Solution:
-
Car travels 50 km West.
-
Then it travels 30 km East (back towards the starting point).
Net displacement = 50 − 30 = 20 km West
Answer: 20 km West (Option 1)