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An ant moves from A to B and then comes back to point A. Find the distance (d) and displacement (s) of the ant in this entire journey.


A

d = 10 m, s = 0 m

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d = 0 m, s = 0 m

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C

d = 10 cm, s = 10 m

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D

d = 5 m, s = 10 m

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Solution

The correct option is A

d = 10 m, s = 0 m


Step 1: Fix the starting point of ant i.e. A.

Fix the finishing point of ant i.e. A itself.

Distance = Path length = AB + BA = 5 + 5 = 10 m

Displacement = Shortest distance between starting and finishing point.

In this case they are same so 0 m.


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