Question

In a long distance race, the athletes were expected to take four rounds of the track such that the line of finish was same as the line of start. Suppose the length of the track was 200 m. Is the displacement of an athlete and the distance moved by him at the end of the race equal?

• A. No
• B. Yes, both have value of 800 m
• C. Yes, both have value of 0 m
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

No

Displacement and distance moved are not equal.
Distance = 4 x 200 = 800 m

Displacement = 0 m