Question

For motion on a straight line path with constant acceleration, the ratio of the magnitude of the displacement to the distance covered is :

• A. $=1$
• B. $\ge 1$
• C. $\le 1$
• D. $<1$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\le 1$

The magnitude of distance travelled in a given time interval is always greater than or equal to the displacement. It can never be less than the displacement.

The ratio of the displacement to the distance is equal to or less than one $\left(\le 1\right)$.