Which of the following is true regarding displacement?

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A It is always equal to the distance covered
B It can be zero even if the total distance covered is not zero
C It can never be positive
D It is a scalar quantity

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Answer: B. It can be zero even if the total distance covered is not zero

Correct Answer: B) It can be zero even if the total distance covered is not zero
Explanation: Displacement measures the shortest straight-line distance between the starting and ending positions. If an object travels and returns to its exact starting point (like a complete lap on a track), its final position is the same as its initial position, making the displacement zero even though a long distance was covered.

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Which of the following is true regarding displacement?

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