In which of the following cases of motion,are the distance moved and the magnitude of displacement equal?

  • A
    The pendulum is moving to and fro
  • B
    The car is moving in a circular path
  • C
    The car is moving on a straight road
  • D
    The Earth is revolving around the Sun

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