1. The net distance that an object travels is the distance between where it starts and where it stops. The total distance measures the actual distance traveled: how many steps did you take, or how many miles did your car drive? Give an example where the net distance and total distance are different.

1. The net distance that an object travels is the distance between where it starts and where it stops. The total distance measures the actual distance traveled: how many steps did you take, or how many miles did your car drive? Give an example where the net distance and total distance are different.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

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