In which of the following cases of motions, the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement are equal ?
A
A car moving on a straight road
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B
A car moving in a circular path
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C
A pendulum moving to and fro
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D
The Earth revolving around the Sun
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Solution
The correct option is A A car moving on a straight road Shortest path and the total path covered on a straight road will be the same. Hence, If the car is moving on a straight road the distance covered and displacement will be equal.