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Can displacement be zero even if distance is not zero ? Give one example to explain your answer.

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**Solution:** Yes, displacement can be zero even if the distance is not zero. **Explanation:** 1. **Definition of Distance and Displacement:** - Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of its starting and ending points. ...
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ICSE-MOTION IN ONE DIMENSION -EXERCISE -2 (A)
  1. Define displacement. What is its S.I. unit?

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  2. Explain the difference between distance and displacement with an examp...

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  3. Can displacement be zero even if distance is not zero ? Give one examp...

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  4. When is the magnitude of displacement equal to the distance ?

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  5. Define the term velocity ratio. State its unit.

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  6. Define speed. What is its S.I. unit?

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  7. Distinguish between speed and velocity.

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  8. Which quantity, speed or velocity gives the direction of motion of a b...

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  9. When is the instantaneous speed same as the average speed ?

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  10. Distinguish between uniform velocity and variable velocity.

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  11. Distinguish between average speed and average velocity.

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  12. Give an example of motion of a body moving with a constant speed, but ...

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  13. Give an example of motion in which average speed is not zero, but aver...

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  14. Define acceleration. State its S.I. unit.

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  15. Distinguish between acceleration and retardation.

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  16. Differentiate between uniform acceleration and variable acceleration.

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  17. What is meant by the term retardation ? Name its S.I. unit.

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  18. Which of the quantity, velocity or acceleration determines the directi...

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  19. Give one example of each of the following: (a) uniform velocity (b) ...

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  20. The diagram (Fig. 2.6) below shows the pattern of the oil on the road,...

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