Two Children Start at One End of a Street, the Origin

question 35

Multiple Choice

Two children start at one end of a street, the origin, run to the other end, then head back. On the way back Joan is ahead of Mike. At this moment in time, which statement is correct about the distances run and the displacements from the origin?

• A)Joan has run a greater distance and her displacement is greater than Mike's.
• B)Mike has run a greater distance and his displacement is greater than Joan's.
• C)Joan has run a greater distance, but her displacement is less than Mike's.
• D)Mike has run a greater distance, but his displacement is less than Joan's.
• E)Mike has run a shorter distance, and his displacement is less than Joan's.

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Definitions:

Distribution System

The methodological way in which a business delivers its goods or services to its customers. This encompasses transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment, and more.

Intermediate Goods

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Raw Materials

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JIT

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