Answer to Question #134766 in Physics for Ruben D Shead

Question

Every morning JT runs 4 laps around the track . Each lap is approximately .25 miles.

Calculate Jt's distance and displacement.

Answer 1

a) Let's calculate JT's distance:

$$Distance = 4 \ laps \cdot \dfrac{0.25 \ miles}{1 \ lap} = 1 \ mile.$$

b) Because JT returns to his starting position on the track, the displacement is equal to zero.

Answer:

a) $Distance =1 \ mile.$

b) Because JT returns to his starting position on the track, the displacement is equal to zero.