Physics-Distance & Displacement
NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about distance and displacement is correct?
A
Distance can be zero when displacement is positive.
B
Displacement can be greater than distance in any motion.
C
Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement.
D
Displacement is a scalar quantity and distance is a vector quantity.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions. Thus, distance is always greater than or equal to displacement, making option C correct.
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