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Q · Motion in a Straight lineMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. Displacement is a scalar quantity. 2. The distance travelled can never be less than the magnitude of displacement. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
TopicMotion in a Straight line
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Displacement is a vector quantity (Statement 1 is incorrect). Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement in magnitude (Statement 2 is correct).
Final Answer: Option B — 2 only