In which of the following cases, the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement are equal?

If the car is moving on a straight road without changing direction

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If the car is moving in a circular path

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The pendulum is moving to and fro

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The Earth is revolving around the Sun

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Solution

The correct option is A If the car is moving on a straight road without changing direction
Shortest path and the total path covered on a straight road without changing direction are the same. Hence, if the car is moving on a straight road without changing direction, the distance covered and magnitude of displacement are equal.

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