Question

A car travels at a velocity of 10 m/s north for 50 s. Which of the following
equations correctly determines the car's displacement?
A) displacement = 50 s/(10 m/s)
B) displacement = (10 m/s north) /50 S
C) displacement = (10 m/s north) * 50 S
D) displacement = 50 s/(10 m/s north)

Answer 1

Answer: C) displacement = (10 m/s north) * 50 S

Explanation:

Displacement = v*t

Answer 2

Explanation:

Given that,

Velocity of car, v = 10 m/s (towards north)

Time, t = 50 s

The shortest path covered by the car is called its displacement. Mathematically it is given by

d = v × t

v is the velocity of the car

t is the time taken

Here, displacement = (10 m/s north) × 50 seconds

So, the correct option is (c).