Figure 2. Sample illustration Richard travelled a total distance of 5 kilometer (2km east + 1km south + 2km
west) to reach home. The measurement of displacement shows that the
shortest distance between the starting point and the final position is 1km,
South
Distance = 5km, Displacement = 1km, South
What if Richard went back to his initial position?
Will the distance change?
What about displacement?
Is there a chance to get zero displacement?
Let us trace his path once more!
west) to reach home. The measurement of displacement shows that the
shortest distance between the starting point and the final position is 1km,
South
Distance = 5km, Displacement = 1km, South
What if Richard went back to his initial position?
Will the distance change?
What about displacement?
Is there a chance to get zero displacement?
Let us trace his path once more!
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