Is it true that the displacement can be equal to, less than or greater than the distance travelled?

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is false.
Displacement is the shortest path travelled. Hence, it can be the same as the distance travelled.Displacement can be less than, or equal to the distance travelled. Displacement may be zero but it cannot be greater than the distance travelled.
The correct statement is that the displacement can be less than or equal to the distance travelled.

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