Question

Which of the following statements is true for distance?

• A. It can be zero.
• B. Distance can be represented as a negative quantity.
• C. It is a vector quantity ( depends on direction).
• D. Its magnitude is non-negative.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

It can be zero.

D

Its magnitude is non-negative.

Distance can be zero if the body is not travelling. However, if the body is in motion, the distance cannot be zero. Since distance is a magnitude, it cannot be negative.