Question
An object moves from A to D along a rectangular path as shown in the given figure. Find :
a. the distance covered by the object.
b. the displacement of the object.
a. the distance covered by the object.
b. the displacement of the object.
✓
Answer
a. Distance covered by the object = AB + BC + CD
= 10 km + 6 km + 10 km = 26 km
b. Displacement of the object = AD = 6 km
= 10 km + 6 km + 10 km = 26 km
b. Displacement of the object = AD = 6 km
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