Choose the correct statement from below given options O a. Distance is always less than displacement. O b. Along a straight line, magnitude of distance and displacement are same. O c. Distance and displacement are always same. O d. In circular path ,distance and displacement are same.

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Choose the correct statement from below given options
O a. Distance is always less than displacement.
O b. Along a straight line, magnitude of distance and displacement are same.
O c. Distance and displacement are always same.
O d. In circular path ,distance and displacement are same.
Transcribed Image Text:Choose the correct statement from below given options O a. Distance is always less than displacement. O b. Along a straight line, magnitude of distance and displacement are same. O c. Distance and displacement are always same. O d. In circular path ,distance and displacement are same.
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