Under what circumstances does distance traveled equal magnitude of displacement? What is the only case in which magnitude of dis

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placement and distance are exactly the same?

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Sedaia [141] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T06:21:58+03:00

Answer: Please find the answer in the explanation

Explanation:

Under what circumstances does distance traveled equal magnitude of displacement?

When a body's motion is linear in one direction. Or a body moving in a straight line without turning back.

What is the only case in which magnitude of displacement and distance are exactly the same?

When the body is moving in a straight line with without changing direction or without turning back.