Under what condition will the magnitude of the displacement be equal to the distance travelled by an object?

  • A
    When the object moves in a circular path.
  • B
    When the object moves along a straight line in one direction.
  • C
    When the object moves in a zig-zag path.
  • D
    When the object returns to its starting point.

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