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Distance is the length of a path followed by a particle. The displacement of a particle is defined as its change in position in some time interval. a. True b. False
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Distance is the length of a path followed by a particle. The displacement of a particle is defined as its change in position in some time interval.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:

a. True

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance is described with only magnitude. It is defined as the total path covered by an object, in other words it is the length of a path followed by a particle.

Displacement is described with both magnitude and direction. It is distance traveled in a specified direction or change in position in some time interval.

Therefore, the correct option is " a. True"

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