Question

An object has moved through a distance. can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example
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Answer 1

Answer:

yes, zero displacements are possible even when distance is not zero.

Explanation:

1. firstly displacement is the shortest distance traveled by anything, like in a straight line.
2. let's suppose a particle revolving in a circular path, in this motion particle is reaching to same possible from where it has started. so particle has traveled some distance but displacement is zero.
3. similar a car started moving in a straight line from point A goes to B and returns back to point A. so displacement by the car is zero.