A particle moves along the x axis from x_i to x_f. Of the following values of the initial and final coordiantes, which results in a negative displacement? A) x_i = 4m, x_f= 6m B) x_i = -4m, x_f= -8m C) x_i = -4m, x_f= 2m D) x_i = -4m, x_f= -2m E) x_i = -4m, x_f= 4m

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The displacement is calculated as the final position minus the initial position. For choice B, the displacement is -8m - (-4m) = -4m, which is negative.

A Particle Moves Along the X Axis from Xi to X

A Particle Moves Along the X Axis from X_i to X