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Grade 12th passMechanics

A particle moves from A to B in a circular path of radius R covering an angle θ as shown in the figure. Find the ratio of magnitude of distance and displacement of the particle.

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Profile image of Vikash Kumar Singh
8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of swarup kumar majee
8 Years ago
as radius of the circular path is r
and \Theta is the angle
distance=r\Theta
displacement=rsin\Theta
so ratio between distance and displacement is \Theta/sin\Theta
Profile image of Iksha dixit
7 Years ago
Distance =length AB=2pi r ×60/360= pi r/3 this is the answer  hope it will  help u.............................