Question

What is the difference between distance and displacement.....No other answers otherwise I will report that person.....​

Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Distance Displacement

1 Definition The complete length of the path between any two points is called distance. Displacement is the direct length between any two points when measured along the minimum path between them.

2 Denotation d s

3 Direction Consideration To calculate distance, the direction is not considered. To calculate displacement, the direction is taken into consideration.

4 Quantity Distance is a scalar quantity as it only depends upon the magnitude and not the direction. Displacement is a vector quantity as it depends upon both magnitude and direction.

5 Route Information Distance gives the detailed route information that is followed while travelling from one point to another. As displacement refers to the shortest path, it does not give complete information on the route.

6 Formula Speed × Time Velocity × Time

7 Possible Values The distance can only have positive values. Displacement can be positive, negative, and even zero.

8 Indication Distance is not indicated with an arrow. Displacement is always indicated with an arrow.

9 Measurement in Non-straight Path The distance can be measured along a non-straight path. Displacement can only be measured along a straight path.

10 Path Dependence Distance depends upon the path i.e. it changes according to the path taken. Displacement does not depend upon the path and it only depends upon the initial and final position of the body.