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Which option accurately describes a scenario in which a tortoise experiences a displacement of 10 m south? A tortoise starts at a position of 3 m south. It moves 4 m east, 2 m west, and then 3 m north. A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 10 m east, and then 10 m south. A tortoise starts at a position of 2 m north. It moves 4 m west and then 7 m south. A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 5 m east, and then 5 m south.

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  1. 23 July, 11:18
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    1) A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 10 m east, and then 10 m south.
  2. 23 July, 11:24
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    A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 10 m east, and then 10 m south.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let's assume southern and eastern movement as positive and northern and western movement as negative. Since we want the displacement, starting position should not be considered.

    1-) A tortoise starts at a position of 3 m south. It moves 4 m east, 2 m west, and then 3 m north.

    S = - 3m

    E = 4 - 2 = 2m

    2-) A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 10 m east, and then 10 m south.

    S = 10m

    E = 10 - 10 = 0m

    3-) A tortoise starts at a position of 2 m north. It moves 4 m west and then 7 m south.

    S = 7m

    E = - 4m

    4-) A tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 5 m east, and then 5 m south.

    S = 5m

    E = 5 - 10 = - 5m

    Analyzing all of the previous scenarios, only one presents a 10 m southern displacement, and that is when the tortoise starts at a position of 0 m. It moves 10 m west, 10 m east, and then 10 m south.
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