Question

select the correct answer. for a particular type of motion, the velocity is zero but the speed is a non - zero quantity. which statement can you make about this motion? a. the starting and ending points of the motion are the same. b. it is a circular motion. c. it is an oscillatory motion. d. the motion occurs in a straight line.

Explanation:

Velocity is a vector quantity (depends on displacement, which is position change), while speed is a scalar quantity (depends on total distance traveled). If velocity is zero, total displacement is zero, meaning the starting and ending positions are identical. Circular or oscillatory motion can have zero velocity at specific points but not inherently overall, and straight-line motion with non-zero speed cannot have zero total velocity.

Answer:

A. The starting and ending points of the motion are the same.