If distance covered by a particle is zero, what can you say about its displacement?

Question

If distance covered by a particle is zero, what can you say about its displacement? (A) It may or may not be zero (B) It cannot be zero (C) It is negative (D) It must be zero

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Distance covered by a particle is zero only when it is at rest. Therefore, its displacement must be zero.

Q. If distance covered by a particle is zero, what can you say about its displacement?

It may or may not be zero

It cannot be zero

It is negative

It must be zero

Distance covered by a particle is zero only when it is at rest. Therefore, its displacement must be zero.