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

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No, it not necessary if the displacement of a body is zero. The distance coverd by it is always zero. For illustration. If a person is walking on a circular track of radius (r ) and cpmletes one revolution. The its displacement is zero but distance coverd`=2 pir`.
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