Question

The numerical ratio of displacement to distance covered is always:

• A. Less than one
• B. Equal to one
• C. Equal to or less than one
• D. Equal to or greater than one

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

. Equal to or less than one

Displacement is the shortest path between two points whereas distance is the length travelleded actually while moving from one point to another point.

So, distance is always greater than or equal to displacement. Thus the numerical ratio of displacement to distance covered is always equal to or less than one.

Hence, option D is correct.