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Standard VII
Physics
Distance
A body moves ...
Question
A body moves from A to B and then from B to C as shown. What is its displacement?
A
9 m
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B
3 m
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C
4 m
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D
5 m
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Solution
The correct option is
B
3 m
Displacement = Shortest distance = AC
Using the Pythagoras theorem,
AC = √(BC² - AB²)
= √(5² - 4²)
= 3
Therefore,
Displacement = 3 m
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