the magnitude of displacement is always equal to the path length transverse by an object over a given time interval. why is it incorrect statement
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because the correct definition of displacement that length travelled by an object in a given direction and it has magnitude as well as direction . distance is equal to displacement when an object travelled in straight path
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In one dimensional motion,the path length and magnitude of displacement are equal only if the object does not change its direction during the course of motion.In all the other cases,the path length is greater than the magnitude of displacement.
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