A cyclist starts from the point P of a circular ground of radius 2 km and travels along its circumference to the point S. The displacement of a cyclist is :
(A)6 km
(B)8km✓ Correct
(C)4 km
(D)8 km
Answer: (B)
Solution
The cyclist moves along the circumference from P to S, a quarter of the circle (the radii to P and S are at 90∘ to each other, as shown in the figure). The displacement is the chord joining P and S:
PS=2Rsin(290∘)=R2
With R=2 km, PS=22=8 km.
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