Question

What distance do I cover if I travel 10 m E, then 6 mW, then 12 m E?

A. 16 m
B. 28 m
C. 16 m E
D. 28 m E

Answer 1

C. 16 m E

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying,

The law of addition of vector: Vector in the same direction are added while vector in opposite direction are substracted

From the question above,

Step 1: Total distance covered towards east = 10+12 = 22 m E

Step2: Total distance covered towards west = 6 m W

Therefore, the resultant distance traveled = 22-6 = 16 m E

Hence the right option is C. 16 m E