Question

difference between distance and displacement​

Answer 1

the difference between distance and displacement is distance is a scalar quantity where as displacement is a vector quantity.

Answer 2

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• Displacement.

• It is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of the body.

• It is a vector quantity.

• Its S.I. unit is m.

• Distance

• It is the path travelled by a boy in a particular direction.

• It is a scalar quantity.

• Its S.I. unit is m.

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Know more -

Vector quantity -

• A quantity which depends on direction is called Vector quantity.

Scalar quantity -

• A quantity which does not depend on direction is called scalar quantity.