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Which statement is true regarding the relationship between distance and displacement

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Distance is a scalar and equals to the total distance travelled.
Displacement is a vector and equals to the change in position. Final position - Initial position. The relationship between distance and displacement is that it is motion. The object is in motion and changes his position over time.
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Distance is always either the same or greater than the displacement for the same trip. Distance can never be less than displacement.

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