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Manny walked a total of 3 miles. The reference point used to calculate the total distance that he walked was the same as the ending point.Which describes where Manny most likely walked?

A
from the bottom of a hill to the top
B
on a circular nature trail
C
on a sidewalk from his house to the mall
D
from the beginning of a straight track to the end
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What is required in order to determine whether or not an object moves?

A
a reference point
B
distance
C
displacement
D
standard units
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Two cars started at the same position and were driven through a city using different streets. The red car traveled north 2 miles, then east 4 miles, and then south 6 miles. The green car traveled south 4 miles and then east 4 miles. Both cars ended at the same location.Which best compares the motion of the cars?

A
The red car traveled a shorter distance, but the displacement of the cars was equal.
B
The green car traveled a shorter distance, but the displacement of the cars was equal.
C
The green car had a shorter displacement, but the distance traveled by the cars was equal.
D
The red car had a shorter displacement, but the distance traveled by the cars was equal.

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