Physics-Distance & Displacement
NEET Physics Distance & Displacement Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): Displacement can be zero even if distance is not zero. | Reason (R): Displacement is a vector quantity, which depends on the initial and final positions.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
Displacement is based on the initial and final positions, making it possible to be zero if these positions coincide, irrespective of the path taken (distance).
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