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1. An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example.
2. A farmer moves along the boundary of a square field of side 10 m in 40 s. What will be the magnitude of displacement of the farmer at the end of 2 minutes 20 seconds from his initial position?
3. Which of the following is true for displacement?
(a) It cannot be zero.
(b) Its magnitude is greater than the distance travelled by the object.
1. An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example.
2. A farmer moves along the boundary of a square field of side 10 m in 40 s. What will be the magnitude of displacement of the farmer at the end of 2 minutes 20 seconds from his initial position?
3. Which of the following is true for displacement?
(a) It cannot be zero.
(b) Its magnitude is greater than the distance travelled by the object.
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Q3. Both the statements are false.
Displacement can be zero, if the body returns to its initial position.
Displacement is always the shortest distance travelled.
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Q3. Both the statements are false.
Displacement can be zero, if the body returns to its initial position.
Displacement is always the shortest distance travelled.
post other questions in a different thread
Regards
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