Which of the following vectors correctly represents the displacement if an object moves from the point (0, 0) to the point (4, -3) in a plane?
(4, -3)
Displacement vector = final position - initial position = (4 - 0, -3 - 0) = (4, -3).
Hence, the correct displacement vector is (4, -3).
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