Question

Difference between distance and displacement ​

Answer 1

1.Distance is the length of the path travelled by a body in certain interval of time, whereas displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions of a body. 

2. Distance is a scalar quantity whereas displacement is a vector quantity.  

3. Displacement can be zero when distance is not zero. But distance cannot be zero when displacement is not zero. 

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Answer 2

Answer:

Distance is a scalar quantity that refers to "how much ground an object has covered" during its motion. Displacement is a vector quantity that refers to "how far out of place an object is.' it is the object's overall change in position