Which of the following defines displacement correctly: - Vidyadip

MCQ

Which of the following defines displacement correctly:

A
Change in position in a certain direction
B
Change in position
✓
Length of path travelled
D
None of these

✓

Answer

Correct option: C.

Length of path travelled

Displacement is the linear distance between the initial and final positions.
So, it is change in position in a certain direction.

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