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Question 1 • Physical Science

Which could describe the motion of an object?

Answer
A
distance is equal to 0 and displacement is equal to 10 meters
B
distance is equal to 10 meters and displacement is equal to 100 meters
C
distance is equal to 1 meter and displacement is equal to 10 meters
D
distance is equal to 10 meters and displacement is equal to 10 meters

Explanation

Displacement is the change in position, while distance is the total path traveled. The magnitude of displacement cannot be greater than the distance. Traveling 10 meters in a straight line in one direction gives a distance of 10 meters and a displacement of 10 meters, so choice A could describe the motion.

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