SOLUTION: 1. A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8km east, and then he turns around and travels 3km west. Finally, he turns again and travels 12km east
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Question 1167142: 1. A truck driver is attempting to deliver some furniture. First, he travels 8km east, and then he turns around and travels 3km west. Finally, he turns again and travels 12km east to his destination.
A) What distance has the driver traveled?
B) What is the drivers total displacement?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
He has traveled 8+3+12 km=23 km
His displacement is 8-3+12=17 km
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