Physics-Distance & Displacement
NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following combinations about distance and displacement are correct?
A
Distance is always greater than or equal to displacement.
B
Displacement can be negative but distance cannot be.
C
Distance can be zero while displacement cannot.
D
Distance and displacement are always equal in uniform motion.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Distance is a scalar quantity that measures the total path length traveled, while displacement is a vector quantity that measures the shortest path from the initial to the final position. As such, distance is always greater than or equal to displacement, but displacement can be negative depending on the direction.
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