Question

The statement "46 m, East" refers to the ______________ of an object.

velocity
distance
displacement
speed
acceleration

Answer 1

Displacement

Step-by-step explanation:

displacement implies a vector quantity that expresses the distance (in a straight line) between the starting and finishing points. Hence, the statement "46 m, East" refers to a displacement of 46 m toward the East.

Answer 2

Distance

Example: