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Question
An object has moved through a distance. Can it have zero displacement? If yes, support your answer with an example.
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Solution
- Yes, an object moving over a distance can experience zero displacement. This occurs when an object's final location matches its beginning position.
- For example, if an object goes from point A to point A, its displacement is zero.
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