Question

which of the following is true concerning the relationship between the total distance an object moves and the displacement of the object? the total distance is always less than the displacement. the displacement will be less than or equal to the total distance. the total distance will be less than or equal to the displacement. the displacement is always less than the total distance. the total distance and displacement are always equal.

Explanation:

Distance is the total path length an object moves, while displacement is the straight - line distance from the initial to the final position. If an object moves in a straight line without changing direction, distance and displacement are equal. But if it changes direction during motion, the total path length (distance) is greater than the straight - line distance (displacement). So, displacement is always less than or equal to the total distance.

Answer:

The displacement will be less than or equal to the total distance.