NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about distance and displacement is correct?
Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement.
Displacement can be greater than distance in any motion.
Distance is a vector quantity and displacement is a scalar quantity.
Displacement can be negative while distance cannot be negative.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Distance is a scalar quantity that measures the total path length traveled, while displacement is a vector quantity that measures the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position. Therefore, distance is always equal to or greater than displacement.
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