Question

what is the difference between distance and displacement​

Answer 1

distance:

1.its a scalar quantity

2.it can never be negative

3.it depends on the path followed.

displacement:

1.its a vector quantity

2.it can be negative

3.it only depends upon final and initial positions

Answer 2

Answer:

distance means length between to points.

but displacement means how many long a body travels

explanation is given below fig.

Explanation: