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The numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered is always

A

always less than 1

B

always equal to 1

C

always more than 1

D

equal or less than 1

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To solve the question regarding the numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Definitions - **Distance** is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of the direction. - **Displacement** is the shortest straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position, along with the direction. ### Step 2: Analyze the Relationship - When an object moves from point A to point B, the distance covered depends on the actual path taken, while displacement is simply the straight line connecting A and B. ...
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