Physics-Distance & Displacement
NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following combinations about distance and displacement is correct?
A
Distance is a vector quantity while displacement is a scalar quantity.
B
Displacement can be zero while distance is always positive.
C
Distance measures the actual path traveled, whereas displacement measures the shortest path between two points.
D
Both distance and displacement are always equal in magnitude for any motion.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Displacement can indeed be zero if an object returns to its starting point, while distance, which measures the total path traveled, is always positive. This aligns with the definitions of these terms as per the NCERT context.
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