Form the v - t graph shown, the ratio of distance to displacement in 25 s of motion is:
A
1
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The area under the velocity time graph gives the displacement. The area for t = 0 s to t = 25 s is
Area = 25 + 50 + 75 + 50 - 50 = 150 m
Hence, the displacement = 150 m
The distance is defined as the path taken by the object to travel from initial to final position. Also note that displacement is a vector quantity, but distance is a scalar quantity.
Distance 
= (200 + 50) = 250 m
Therefore, required ratio
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