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The numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered is always
PhysicsMotion In One DimensionJIPMERJIPMER 2011
Options:
  • A less than one
  • B equal to one
  • C equal to or less than one
  • D equal to or greater than one
Solution:
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The correct answer is: equal to or greater than one
The correct option is $\mathbf{4}$. Equal to or less than one Displacement is the shortest path between two points whereas distance is the length travelleded actually while moving from one point to another point.
So, distance is always greater than or equal to displacement. Thus the numerical ratio of displacement to distance covered is always equal to or less than one.
Hence, option 4 is correct.

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