Question

Distinguish between distance and displacement for (a.) An object moving along a straight line,and (b.) An object moving in a plane.

Answer 1

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$\tt\large\green\rightarrow$Distance is the actual length of the path travelled by the object.

$\tt\large\purple\rightarrow$Whereas displacement is the shortest length or path between the initial and final points.

➥So,

a)When the object is moving in a straight line both distance and displacement are equal.B because here the shortest path and the actual path are the same.

b) When the object is moving in a plane distance may be equal to or greater than displacement.

⟿Because here the actual path and shortest path may or may not be same.

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) an object moving along a straight line