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A cat walks 14 m in the positive direction on a number line, then turns around and walks 5 m in the opposite direction. What is the magnitude of the displacement of the cat? A. 9 m B. 14 m C. 19 m D. 24 m

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Answer:

The answer is

A. 9 m

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

1. A cat walks 14 m in a positive direction.

2. Walks 5 m in the opposite direction.

Step two:

"The displacement can be defined as a quantity that refers to "how far out of place an object is, it is the object's overall change in position."

Hence the displacement is= 14-5= 9m