The three initial and final position of a man on the $x -$axis are given as $(i)\ ( - 8m,\ 7m)$ (ii) $(7m,\ - 3m)$ and (iii) $( - 7m,\ 3m)$ Which pair gives the negative displacement

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(i) The displacement of the main from $A\ $to $E$ is $\mathrm{\Delta}x = x_{2} - x_{1} = 7m - ( - 8m) = + 15m$ directed in the positive $x$-direction
(ii) The displacement of the man from $E$ to $C$ is $\mathrm{\Delta}x = - 3m - (7m) = - 10m$ directed in the negative $x$-direction
(iii) The displacement of the man from $B$ to $D$ is $\mathrm{\Delta}x = 3m - ( - 7m) = + 10m$ directed in the positive $x$-axis

Q. The three initial and final position of a man on the $x -$axis are given as $(i)\ ( - 8m,\ 7m)$ (ii) $(7m,\ - 3m)$ and (iii) $( - 7m,\ 3m)$ Which pair gives the negative displacement

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