NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about distance and displacement is correct?
Displacement can be greater than distance in any motion.
Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement.
Displacement is a scalar quantity, while distance is a vector quantity.
Distance and displacement are always equal for non-linear motion.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Distance is defined as the total path length traveled by an object, while displacement is the shortest straight line between the initial and final positions. Therefore, distance is always greater than or equal to displacement.
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