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The magintude of displacemnt is equal to the distance coverd in a given interval of time if the particle .

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Moves with constant acceleration along any path

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Moves with constant speed

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Moves in same direction with constant velocity .

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Moves with constant velocity

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To solve the question, we need to understand the relationship between displacement and distance covered by a particle under different conditions of motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Displacement and Distance**: - Displacement is defined as the shortest distance from the initial position to the final position of an object, along with the direction. It is a vector quantity. - Distance, on the other hand, is the total length of the path traveled by the object, regardless of direction. It is a scalar quantity. 2. **Condition for Equal Magnitude of Displacement and Distance**: - The magnitude of displacement is equal to the distance covered when the particle moves in a straight line without changing direction. - This occurs when the particle moves with constant velocity in the same direction. 3. **Analyzing Different Motion Scenarios**: - **Constant Acceleration**: If a particle moves with constant acceleration, the distance covered will generally be greater than the displacement unless it returns to the starting point. - **Constant Speed**: If the particle moves at a constant speed but changes direction, the distance covered will be greater than the displacement. - **Constant Velocity**: If the particle moves with constant velocity in the same direction, the distance covered will equal the magnitude of displacement. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the statement holds true that the magnitude of displacement is equal to the distance covered if the particle moves with constant velocity in the same direction. ### Final Answer: The magnitude of displacement is equal to the distance covered in a given interval of time if the particle moves with constant velocity in the same direction. ---

To solve the question, we need to understand the relationship between displacement and distance covered by a particle under different conditions of motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Displacement and Distance**: - Displacement is defined as the shortest distance from the initial position to the final position of an object, along with the direction. It is a vector quantity. - Distance, on the other hand, is the total length of the path traveled by the object, regardless of direction. It is a scalar quantity. ...
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