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Motion in One Dimension — PHYSICS STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9PHYSICSMotion in One Dimension2 Marks
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Define displacement. State its unit.
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Answer

The shortest distance from the initial to the final position of the body is called the magnitude of displacement. It is in the direction from the initial position to the final position. Its SI unit is metre (m).

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