A ball is thrown straight up from ground level and returns to the same point after…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A ball is thrown straight up from ground level and returns to the same point after some time. Let

D

be the total distance travelled and

S

be the magnitude of the displacement for the entire trip. Which option is correct? (a)

D=S \text{ and both are non–zero}

(b)

D>S \text{ with } S=0

(c)

D=0 \text{ and } S=0

(d)

D>S \text{ with } S\neq0