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Which of the following statements is true for displacement?

A
It can be zero.
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B
It can be greater than the distance.
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C
It does not have direction.
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D
It can be less than the distance.
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Solution

The correct options are
A It can be zero.
D It can be less than the distance.

Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final position of an object. Displacement is a vector quantity and has both magnitude and direction
If the final position is the same as the initial position, it is zero.

Distance is the length of path actually covered. So, the magnitude of displacement is equal to or less than the distance traveled.


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