Question

An ostrich runs north in a straight line for 21 meters. She then turns around and runs 25 meters back toward her nest (south) on the same path. What is her displacement? please explain

Answer 1

the answer is 4 meters south. :)

Step-by-step explanation:

25S is bigger than 21N

Answer 2

The ostrich runs 21 N then goes back by 25 S

The displacement is -4 S

21 - 25 = -4