A body moves from A due east 5 m to B, then from B due north 6 m to C, and finally from C due west 8 m to D. What is the total distance covered from A to D?

To determine the total distance covered from point A to point D along the specified path, we can sum the individual segments of the journey.

Starting from A, the body moves:

1. From A to B, it travels 5 meters due east.

2. From B to C, it moves 6 meters due north.

3. Finally, from C to D, it moves 8 meters due west.

Calculating the total distance entails simply adding these three distances together:

• Distance from A to B: 5 m

• Distance from B to C: 6 m

• Distance from C to D: 8 m

Adding these distances gives us:

5 m + 6 m + 8 m = 19 m.

Therefore, the total distance covered from A to D is 19 meters. This option accurately reflects the cumulative distances traveled in each segment of the journey, confirming that the correct answer is appropriate.