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The numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered is always

A

always less than 1

B

always greater than 1

C

always equal to 1

D

may be less than 1 or equal to the

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    B
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    B
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    always more than 1
    D
    equal to 1 or less than 1

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    A
    always less than 1
    B
    always equal to 1
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    always more than 1
    D
    equal or less than 1

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