Question

question 1. an object goes from one point in space to another. how does the magnitude of its displacement compare to the distance that it travelled? 1. displacement is greater than the distance travelled. 2. displacement is greater than or equal to the distance travelled. 3. displacement is equal to the distance travelled. 5. displacement is smaller than or equal to the distance travelled. 6. displacement is smaller than the distance travelled.

Explanation:

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object. Displacement is the straight - line distance between the initial and final positions. In the case of motion in a straight line without back - and - forth movement, displacement is equal to the distance. In all other cases (curved paths or back - and - forth motion), displacement is smaller than the distance.

Answer:

1. Displacement is smaller than or equal to the distance travelled.