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प्रश्न
Under what condition is the displacement of a body equal to the distance traveled by it?
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उत्तर
If a body is moving in a straight line then the displacement of a body is equal to the distance travelled by it.
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| 1. | Move 4 metres east | Move 2 metres west | 6 | 2 m east |
| 2. | Move 4 metres north | Move 2 metres south | ||
| 3. | Move 2 metres east | Move 4 metres west | ||
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