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Q.

Can the magnitude of the displacement be equal to the distance travelled by an object?

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a

Yes, the magnitude of the displacement and the distance are always equal

b

No, the displacement is only equal to distance if it is in the same direction

c

Yes, the magnitude of the displacement, distance and speed are always equal

d

No, the magnitude of the displacement is not always equal to the distance covered

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The magnitude of displacement is not always equal to the path length. Also, the magnitude of the displacement for a course of motion may be zero but the corresponding distance covered is not zero.

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