Question

Which of the following is a displacement?

A
5 meters per second

B
10 feet

C
0.7 grams per centimeter cubed

D
3 blocks east

Answer 1

D. 3 blocks east

Step-by-step explanation:

• Displacement refers to the distance covered in a specific direction.
• Therefore, it is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.

• From the choices given;

A. 5 meters per second ; This is speed

B. 10 feet ; This is distance since it has not specified the direction.

C. 0.7 grams per centimeter cubed: This represents density in g/cm³

D. 3 blocks east: This is displacement as it shows the distance to be covered in a specified direction.