A particle is constrained to move on a straight-line path. It returns to the starting point
after 10 s. The total distance covered by the particle during this time is 30 m. Which of the following statements about the motion of the particle is true?
A
Displacement of the particle is zero
and
and
B
Average speed of the particle is 
C
Displacement of the particle is 30 m
D
Both
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Displacement of the particle will be zero because it comes back to its starting point.
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