Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

One object travels straight from $P$ to $R$. Another object takes a shorter time but goes from $P$ to $Q$ and then on to $R$. Which statement is correct for the two objects during the trip from $P$ to $R$?

  • AThey have the same average speed.
  • BThey have the same average velocity.
  • CThey have the same displacement.
  • DThey travel the same distance.

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