Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between the position vector and the displacement vector?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The position vector always shows the path travelled
2. (B) Both always point in the same direction
3. (C) The position vector locates a point; the displacement vector shows the change between two points
4. (D) Both always have the same magnitude

Verified Answer

Option (C): The position vector locates a point; the displacement vector shows the change between two points

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