The position vector of a particle is determined by the expression
→r=3t2^i+4t2^j+7^k. The distance traversed in first 10 sec is
500 m
→r=3t2^i+4t2^j+7^k
at t=0,→r1=7^k
at t=10 sec,→r2=300^i+400^j+7^k,
−→Δr=→r2−→r1=300^i+400^j
|−→Δr|=|→r2−→r1|=√(300)2+(400)2=500 m.