A particle starts from the origin, goes along the X−axis to the point (20m,0) and then returns along the same line to the point (−20m,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 60m and displacement is 20m in negative direction.