The velocity-time graph of a body moving in a straight line is shown in the figure.
The ratio of displacement to distance travelled by the body in time 0 to 10s is:
The velocity-time graph of a body moving in a straight line is shown in the figure.
The ratio of displacement to distance travelled by the body in time 0 to 10s is:
- $1: 2 $
- $1: 4$
- $1: 3$
- $1: 1$
The Correct Option is C
Approach Solution - 1
From the velocity-time graph, we calculate the displacement and total distance traveled:
- Displacement: The net displacement is the area under the graph considering direction: \[ \text{Displacement} = (16) + (-8) +16+ (-8) = 16 \, \text{m}. \]
- Distance: The total distance is the sum of the absolute areas under the graph: \[ \text{Distance} = |16| + |16| + |16| = 48 \, \text{m}. \]
The ratio of displacement to distance is:
\[ \frac{\text{Displacement}}{\text{Distance}} = \frac{16}{48} = \frac{1}{3}. \]
Approach Solution -2
The correct answer is (C) : \(1: 3\)
Displacement =Σ area =16−8+16−8=16m
Distance =Σ∣ area ∣=48m
Distance : displacement =3 : 1
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