Is distance travelled by an object and magnitude of displacement always equal? Explain.
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When an object moves in a straight line without coming back, it's displacement and distance magnitude will always be equal.
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No they aren't always equal
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It is important to note that the distance traveled does not have to equal the magnitude of the displacement (i.e., distance between the two points).
Specifically, if an object changes direction in its journey, the total distance traveled will be greater than the magnitude of the displacement between those two points
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