College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 2 - Kinematics: Description of Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 58: 2

Answer

D) Its less than or equal to the distance traveled.

Work Step by Step

Distance refers to the total path traveled by an object whereas displacement is a vector quantity measuring the distance from the initial point to the final point.
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