defence exam Agniveer Vayu Group X & XY Mock Test 01/2026 Physics Motion in a Straight Line Position, path length and displacement
Which situation correctly identifies a race car’s distance traveled and the magnitude of displacement during a one-lap car race?
1
The perimeter of the race track is both the distance and magnitude of displacement.
2
The shortest distance between the start line and the finish line is both the distance and magnitude of displacement.
3
The perimeter of the race track is the magnitude of displacement, and the shortest distance between the start and finish line is the distance.
4
The perimeter of the race track is the distance, and the shortest distance between the start line and the finish line is the magnitude of displacement.