A car travels 100 meters east and then 40 meters west. Calculate the displacement of the car from its starting point Explain your answer using Distance, displacement, speed and velocity and distance.

The displacement of the car is 60 meters east.

A strong answer should address define displacement as distance moved in a particular direction from a starting point directly. Use the context of Distance, displacement, speed and velocity within Forces and motion, then state the relevant forces or motion reasoning with units where needed. The answer is correct when it names the key physics quantity, keeps distance and displacement distinct, and links the conclusion back to the approved learning objective.