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A particle starts from the origin, goes along the Xaxis to the point (20 m,0) and then returns along the same line to the point (20 m,0). Find the distance and displacement of the particle during the trip.

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Solution

The starting point for the particle is origin as shown in figure.

The Distance traveled by the particle is:
D=20+20+20
=60m

The displacement is the distance between the initial and the final points.
Displacement OB=20m in the negative direction

The distance is 60 m and displacement is 20 m in negative direction.

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