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The displacement of a moving object in given interval of time is zero . Would the distance travelled by the object also be zero. justify your answer.

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Hi Pupil Here's Your answer ::




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No, on a circle in going from one point around circular path the displacement is zero but the distance covered is equal to the circumference of the circle.

i.e.



2\pi r


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Hope this helps . . . . . . .

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