In which of the following cases is the displacement's magnitude half the distance traveled?
A) 10 steps east followed by 3 steps west
B) 22 steps east followed by 11 steps west
C) 5 steps east followed by 10 steps west
D) 15 steps east followed by 5 steps west

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For option D, the distance traveled is 20 steps (15+5) and the displacement is 10 steps (15-5). Therefore, the magnitude of the displacement is indeed half the distance traveled.

In Which of the Following Cases Is the Displacement's Magnitude