If the displacement of a body is zero is the distance covered by it necessarily zero ? Explain with suitable illustration.

Options

A. Must be zero
B. May or may not be zero
C. Cannot be zero
D. Depends upon the particle

Answer

B

Explanation

If the dieplacement is zero, the distance moved may or may not be zero. For example, if a partcicle returns to its initial position after moving through a distance, desplacemen will be zero but distance coverd will not be zero.