Can displacement be zero? If yes, give two examples of such situations.


Yes, the displacement can be zero. Because the change in the position of an object is known as the displacement.

Here are two example when the displacement is zero:

1. An objects starts journey from point $A$ comes back to $A$ via $B$, $C$ and $D$. The displacement is zero.

2. An object completes the journey over a circular path, the displacement would be zero.  

Because in both the situations, there is no change in the position. hence the displacement is zero.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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