Question

Distance covered by a moving object in unit time is called

• A. displacement
• B. Path length
• C. Speed
• D. Velocity

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Speed

The explanation for the correct answer.

1. Distance covered by a moving object in unit time is called speed.
2. The SI unit of speed is m/s.

The explanation for the wrong answer.

1. Displacement is the distance between the initial and final position of an object.
2. The total distance traveled by an object is called path length.
3. Displacement of an object in unit time is called velocity.

Hence, Option (C) is correct.