Question

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

• A. Always less than 1
• B. Always equal to 1
• C. Always more than 1
• D. Equal or less than 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Equal or less than 1.

• Displacement is the shortest length between any two points, whereas the distance is the actual length of the path travelled.
• Hence, the distance will be always equal to displacement or greater than displacement.
• So, the ratio of displacement to distance will be always less than or equal to 1.