Distance and displacement
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Scott travels north 5 miles and then goes west 3 miles before coming straight back south 2 miles. What is his distance?
10 miles
Billy runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home. What is Billy's distance?
800 metres
Billy runs 400 meters to Andy's house, turns around, and runs 400 meters back home. What is Billy's displacement?
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