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Chapter 2, Problem 1FC
To determine

The correct option.

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Answer to Problem 1FC

The correct option is, “(b) Displacement is a vector, while distance is not a vector”.

Explanation of Solution

Formula used:

Write the expression for average speed as follows:

Average speed=DistanceElapsed time (1)

Explanation:

Re-arrange Equation (1) as follows:

Distance=(Average speed)(Elapsed time)

The displacement is difference between the final and the initial position of an object.

Find the displacement as per the equation given below:

Displacement=Final positionInitial position

Distance conveys information only about the magnitude. Displacement is a vector that conveys the magnitude and direction. Therefore, displacement is a vector, while the distance is not a vector. Therefore, option (b) is correct and options (a) and (c) are incorrect.

Conclusion:

Hence, the correct option is, “(b) Displacement is a vector, while distance is not a vector”.

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