Question

Write 5 differences between distance and displacement ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Distance:

• The actual length of path travelled by a moving body is respective of time is called distance.
• distance is a scalar quantity.
• it is measured by odometer.
• its unit is metre.
• it is denoted by S.

Displacement:

• the change in the position of a moving body in a particular direction is called its displacement.
• it is not measured.
• its unit is metre.
• it is denoted by D or X.
• it is a vector quantity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Difference Between Distance and Displacement-

• Distance can only have positive values.
• Displacement can be positive, negative and even zero.

2 -

• Distance is not indicated with an arrow.
• Displacement is always indicated with an arrow.

3 -

• Distance can be measured along a non-straight path.
• Displacement can only be measured along a straight path.

4 -

• 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.

5 -

Distance = Speed × Time

Displacement = Velocity × Time

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