Question:

Four girls skating on circular ice ground of radius $200\,m$ start from a point $P$ on the edge of the ground and reach a point $Q$ diametrically opposite to $P$ following different paths as shown in figure. For which girl displacement is equal to the actual length of path?

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • $A$
  • $B$
  • $C$
  • $D$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Displacement of each girl $=\overline{PQ}$ Magnitude of displacement for each girl $=\left|\overline{PQ}\right|$ $=2\times200\,m$ $=400\,m$ For girl $C$, displacement = actual length of path.
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