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The numerical ratio of displacement to the distance covered is always

A

Always greater than 1

B

Always equal to 1

C

Always than 1

D

Equal to or less than 1

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  • The numerical ratio of displacement to distance for a moving object is

    A
    always less than 1
    B
    equal to 1 or more than 1,
    C
    always more than 1,
    D
    equal to 1 or less than 1.

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

  • The numerical ratio of displacement and distance for a moving object is

    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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