Show that for motion along a straight line

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Show that for motion along a straight line, the numerical value of the distance travelled is always greater than or equal to the magnitude of the displacement between the same two points.

Related theory

1D Motion: Distance, Displacement, Speed & Velocity
Distance, velocity and acceleration
Distance and displacement
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