Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the length of the path and the displacement for an object moving in a straight line and returning to its starting point?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) The length of the path is either equal to or greater than the displacement
  2. (B) The displacement is greater than the length of the path
  3. (C) The length of the path is always equal to the displacement
  4. (D) The displacement is always negative

Verified Answer

Option (A): The length of the path is either equal to or greater than the displacement


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