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Scalars and the Need for Vectors

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Which of the following is/are incorrect about displacement?
A. It may be positive or negative only
B. It is independent of the path followed by the moving object
C. It is a vector quantity
D. It is always greater than or equal to the distance travelled

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Both (A) and (D)

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