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An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displ... - Science
Question
An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example.
Answer
Yes, an object can have zero displacement even if it has moved through a distance.
Example:
If an athlete runs along a circular track and returns to the starting point, the distance covered is equal to the circumference of the track, but the displacement is zero because the initial and final positions are the same.