Question

Why displacement always shortest why can't it longer distance

Answer 1

Answer:

No, the magnitude of the displacement is always less than or equal to the distance traveled. ... The maximum possible value for displacement is the distance travelled, so it cannot be of a greater value.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Displacement is defined as the change in the position of an object taking into account both its starting and ending point. Movement is relative to a reference point, here relative to the starting point.

Displacement is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

In Physics, displacement is indicated using an arrow (vector). Displacement can have both positive and negative values and can even be zero.