Question

Can the magnitude of displacement be equal to the distance travelled by an object? Explain with a suitable example.

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Answer 1

yes if the body travelled in a straight line then the magnitude of it's direction =magnitude of it's diatance.
As a cycle cover 10m in straight line then it's distance and displacement is equal.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, the magnitude of displacement can be equal to the distance travelled by an object.

Explanation:

Suppose a person is walking in a straight path for 10 km .

In that case, the distance and displacement of the person from his origin will be of similar magnitude i.e. 10 km.

But if he is walking in a circular path of circumference 10 km. and he completed one circle then his distance will be 10 km but displacement will be zero.