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A particle starts from the origin, goes along the X-axis to the point (20m, 0) and then returns along the same line to the point (-20m,0). Find the distance and displacement of the particle during the trip.

A

40 m, 0

B

40 m, 20 m

C

`40 m, -20 m`

D

`60 m, -20 m`

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