A Particle Moves Along the X Axis from X_i to X

question 30

Multiple Choice

A particle moves along the x axis from x_i to x _f . Of the following values of the initial and final coordiantes, which results in a negative displacement?

• A) x_i = 4m, x _f = 6m
• B) x_i = -4m, x _f = -8m
• C) x_i = -4m, x _f = 2m
• D) x_i = -4m, x _f = -2m
• E) x_i = -4m, x _f = 4m

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