Chapter 4
Describing Motion Around Us
CBSE Class 9
Science Solutions
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Question:

Fuel used up in a vehicle depends on which of the following?
(A) Total distance travelled
(B) Displacement
Justify your answer. [Pg. No. 51]

Answer: Verified

Fuel used up in a vehicle depends on the total distance travelled and not on displacement, because fuel is consumed continuously as the vehicle moves along the actual path covered. Even if the displacement is zero, fuel is still used if some distance has been travelled.

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