When will the distance travelled by a body be numerically equal to the magnitude of…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics
Problem
When will the distance travelled by a body be numerically equal to the magnitude of its displacement?
(a) When it moves along any curved path at constant speed.
(b) When it completes one full circular lap and returns to the starting point.
(c) When it moves along a straight line without reversing direction.
(d) When it moves along a straight line but reverses its direction once.