NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between distance and displacement?
Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement.
Displacement is always equal to the distance traveled.
Displacement can be greater than the distance traveled.
Distance can be negative while displacement is always positive.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Distance represents the total path length covered irrespective of direction, while displacement measures the straight-line distance between the initial and final positions, making distance always equal to or greater than displacement.
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