The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is

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Always less than 1

Always equal to 1

Always more than 1

Equal or less than 1

answer is D.

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Concept: So, we need to discuss the ratio of displacement and distance of any moving object.
As we know, distance is the measure of path traveled by any object. And, displacement is the measure of the shortest path between the final position and initial position of any body.
This means, displacement and distance can be same in some cases but displacement can never be greater than the distance traveled. This brings us to the conclusion that the ratio can be 1 or less than 1 but it can never exceed 1.
Hence, the numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is equal or less than 1
Hence, option 4 is correct.

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