Multiple choice

An aeroplane flies from Mumbai to New Delhi on a curved trajectory. What would be the trend associated with this curved trajectory?

  1. The displacement is less than it would be if the aeroplane moves in a straight line.

  2. The displacement is greater than it would be if the aeroplane moves in a straight line.

  3. The displacement is the same as it would be if the aeroplane moves in a straight line.

  4. The final displacement of the aeroplane is zero.

  5. The information is insufficient.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Displacement depends on initial and final position, and it will be same as long as the initial and final points are same.

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