Distance vs displacement relation – Rankers Physics

1. Distance and Displacement: Practice Problem & Solution

Given below are two statements one is labelled as assertion (A) and reason (R) Assertion: The length of actual path travelled by a body in given time interval is always equal to displacement. Reason: If displacement is zero, then body is either at rest or it has returned to initial position. Choose the correct option.
Assertion is true but Reason is false
Assertion is false but Reason is true
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of 1. Distance and Displacement. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Distance (actual path length) is greater than or equal to displacement magnitude, so the assertion is false. If displacement is zero, the body either remained at rest or returned to its starting point, making the reason true.

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