Physics

Physics

Problem

A cyclist moves along a semicircular track of radius 70 m70\,\text{m} from point P to the diametrically opposite point Q and then returns to P along the straight chord QP. a. (i) Find the distance travelled by the cyclist for the journey P→Q. b. (ii) Find the total distance and the net displacement for the complete journey P→Q→P. c. (iii) Prove algebraically that the net displacement for any closed path that brings an object back to its starting point is zero.

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