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An athlete runs on a circular track of radius R. What is his distance and displacement after 1.5 rounds?

A3*pi*R, 2R
B2*pi*R, R
Cpi*R, 2R
D3*pi*R, zero

✓ Correct Answer: A3*pi*R, 2R

Distance = 1.5 * circumference = 1.5 * 2*pi*R = 3*pi*R. After 1.5 rounds, he is at the opposite end of the diameter, so displacement = 2R.

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