Question

Why displacement can't be greater than distance

Answer 1

Displacement cannot be greater than distance because it is the 'shortest path travelled' whereas, distance is the complete length of path travelled.

Disp. can be equal to distance (in case it's a body is travelling in a straight line without turning anywhere) but never greater.

Answer 2

Answer:

Displacement can't be greater than distance.

Explanation:

Displacement is the shortest path traveled by an object whereas distance is the actual path that an object travels.