Question

An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example

NCERT Class IX
Sciences - Main Course Book

Chapter 8. Motion

Answer 1

Yes its distance can be zero displacment.If we run on a circular path the object will come back to its initial position than the displacement would zero.

Answer 2

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Yes, an object moving a certain distance can have zero total displacement. Displacement refers to the shortest distance between the initial and the final positions of the object. Even if an object moves through a considerable distance, if it eventually comes back to its initial position, the corresponding displacement of the object would be zero.