An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes,support your answer with an example.
(N/A) Yes,an object can have zero displacement even when it has moved through a distance.
This occurs when the final position of the object coincides with its initial position.
For example,if a person walks around a circular park and returns to the exact starting point,the total distance covered is equal to the circumference of the park,but the displacement is $0$ because the initial and final positions are the same.
This occurs when the final position of the object coincides with its initial position.
For example,if a person walks around a circular park and returns to the exact starting point,the total distance covered is equal to the circumference of the park,but the displacement is $0$ because the initial and final positions are the same.
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