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Which of the following statements best describes the definition of
distance?

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • The distance covered by a body is equal to the sum of total path covered. It is equal to the total path traveled by an object during its entire journey.
  • This quantity is always positive. It can't be 0 or a negative number.
  • It is defined as a scalar quantity.
  • Mathematically, it can be calculated as follows :

distance = speed Ă— time

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