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If distance covered by a particle is zero, what can be its displacement ?

A

it may or may not be zero

B

it can not be zero

C

it must be zero

D

it is negative

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The correct Answer is:
(c)
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  • Assertion : If the displacement of the body is zero, the distance covered by it may not be zero. Reason : Displacement is a vector quantity and distance is a scalar quantity.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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    A
    a constant
    B
    `prop s^(3)`
    C
    `prop 1/(s^(3))`
    D
    `prop s^(5)`

  • Assertion: Displacement of a body may be zero when distance travelled by it is not zero. Reason: The displacement is the longest distance between initial and final position.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If assersion is false but reason is true.