A football is first kicked from the point to and then brought back to the starting point

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A football is first kicked from the point (1, 2) m(1,\,2)\,\text{m} to (5, 7) m(5,\,7)\,\text{m} and then brought back to the starting point (1, 2) m(1,\,2)\,\text{m}. Which statement describes the distance travelled and the displacement of the football at the end of the motion? (a) Both distance and displacement are zero. (b) Distance is 241 m2\sqrt{41}\,\text{m} while displacement is 41 m\sqrt{41}\,\text{m}. (c) Distance is non–zero while displacement is zero. (d) Both distance and displacement are equal and non-zero.

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