Physics-Distance & Displacement

NEET Physics Distance & Displacement Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The displacement of an object under uniform acceleration can be calculated using the area under the velocity-time curve. | Reason (R): Displacement is always the same as the total distance traveled.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The area under the velocity-time curve represents displacement, but displacement is not always the same as the total distance traveled, especially when direction changes.

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