Question

The ratio of magnitude of displacement to the distance covered is always

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Equal to or greater than one

Distance is the length of actual path travelled, whereas displacement is the length of the shortest path from the initial point to the final point. Clearly, the magnitude of displacement is always less than or equal to distance. Hence, numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered is always equal to or less than one.