Question

11 multiple choice 0.5 points which statement is true? distance can be negative; displacement cannot. both can be negative. displacement can be negative; distance cannot. neither can be negative.

Explanation:

Distance is a scalar quantity that measures total path length, so it is always non-negative (cannot be negative). Displacement is a vector quantity that measures change in position from start to end; its sign indicates direction relative to a chosen reference, so it can be negative.

Answer:

Displacement can be negative; distance cannot.