Question

An object moves from A to D along a rectangular path as
shown in the given figure. Find:
a. the distance covered by the object,
b. the displacement of the object​

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

Distance = Length of path travelled

=AB+BC

=15+9

=24km

Displacement = Shortest path from initial to final position

=AC

=

(AB)

2

+(BC)

2

{Pythagoras Theorem}

=

225+81

=17.5km