Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

If you walk around a block that is 500 meters between each corner, how what will be your displacement at the end of your walk?

  1. 500 meters

  2. 0 meters

  3. 1000 meters

  4. 2000 meters
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When you walk around a block and return to your starting point, your displacement is zero regardless of the distance traveled. Displacement is measured from start to end point only; if they're the same, displacement is 0. Walking 500m per corner means 2000m total distance, but zero displacement.

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