Under which condition will the numerical value of distance travelled by an object be…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics
Problem
Under which condition will the numerical value of distance travelled by an object be equal to the magnitude of its displacement?
(a) When the object completes a closed loop and returns to the starting point
(b) When the object moves with a constant (uniform) speed
(c) When the object moves along a straight line in one direction without reversing
(d) Whenever the object changes direction at right angles