25m north and 30m south. what is the distance and displacement

To calculate both distance and displacement in this scenario: 1. **Distance** is the total length of the path traveled, regardless of direction. - You moved 25 meters north and then 30 meters south. - Thus, the total distance = 25 m + 30 m = **55 meters**. 2. **Displacement** is the change in position from the starting point to the final position, taking direction into account. - You start 25 m north, then move 30 m south. - The net movement can be calculated as follows: Starting at +25 m (north) and moving to -30 m (south). - Displacement = Final position - Initial position = -30 m - 25 m = -55 m. - The negative sign indicates that the final position is south of the starting point. - Therefore, the displacement is **55 meters south**. In summary: - Distance = 55 meters - Displacement = 55 meters south