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Distance is

A

the shortest path between the initial and final positions

B

the longest possible path between the initial and final positions

C

the actual path travelled by the body between the initial and final positions

D

none of these

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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Correct option is C)

Distance is defined as the length of the actual path travelled by a moving body between its initial and final positions.

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