Question

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.

(c) displacement may or may not be equal to distance

• A. a only
• B. b and c
• C. c only
• D. All a, b and c

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

c only

a- displacement may be zero. Take the second hand of any clock.

b- Its magnitude can't be greater than the distance travelled by the object.

c- It may be equal to distance or may not be equal to distance

Hence correct answer is C