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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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