The displacement of a particle is _______ the distance the object has traveled.
A)larger than
B)smaller than
C)either larger or smaller than
D)the same as
E)smaller than or equal to

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Displacement is a vector quantity that refers to the change in position of an object. It can be zero or less than the actual path length (distance) traveled by the object, especially if the object moves back towards its starting point. Therefore, displacement is always smaller than or equal to the distance traveled.

The Displacement of a Particle Is _______ the Distance the Object