Over the course of a day, Dr. Kratzer leaves her home, travels 10 miles to Drexel, walks about 2 miles while on campus, and then returns home. What is her total displacement over the course of this day? a. O miles b. 10 miles O c. 12 miles d. 20 miles e. 22 miles f. Not enough information provided

Over the course of a day, Dr. Kratzer leaves her home, travels 10 miles to Drexel, walks about 2 miles while on campus, and then returns home. What is her total displacement over the course of this day? a. O miles b. 10 miles O c. 12 miles d. 20 miles e. 22 miles f. Not enough information provided

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Over the course of a day, Dr. Kratzer leaves her home, travels 10 miles to Drexel,
walks about 2 miles while on campus, and then returns home. What is her total
displacement over the course of this day?
a. O miles
b. 10 miles
C. 12 miles
d. 20 miles
e. 22 miles
f. Not enough information provided

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