Question

Diffrence between Distance and Displacement​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Distance is how far away something has travelled from another object, while displacement is how far something is from the other object.
• Displacement is a vector quantity, unlike distance.

Answer 2

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Definition

Distance:-The complete length of the path between any two points is called distance.

Displacement:-Displacement is the direct length between any two points when measured along the minimum path between them.

Direction

Distance:-Consideration To calculate distance, the direction is not considered.

Displacement:-To calculate displacement, the direction is taken into consideration.

Quantity

Distance:-Distance is a scalar quantity as it only depends upon the magnitude and not the direction.

Displacement:-Displacement is a vector quantity as it depends upon both magnitude and direction.

Route Information

Distance:-Distance gives the detailed route information that is followed while travelling from one point to another.

Displacement:-As displacement refers to the shortest path, it does not give complete information on the route.

Formula

Distance:-Speed × Time

Displacement:- Velocity × Time

Possible Values

Distance:-The distance can only have positive values.

Displacement:-Displacement can be positive, negative, and even zero.

Indication

Distance:-Distance is not indicated with an arrow.

Displacement:-Displacement is always indicated with an arrow.

Measurement in Non-straight Path

Distance:-The distance can be measured along a non-straight path.

Displacement:-Displacement can only be measured along a straight path.

Path Dependence

Distance:-Distance depends upon the path i.e. it changes according to the path taken.

Displacement:-Displacement does not depend upon the path and it only depends upon the initial and final position of the body.

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