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Distance and displacement

Keywords:
Scalar Quantity
Vector Quantity
Displacement
Distance
Direction

What is distance in terms of Speed and Velocity?
Distance refers to the length or amount of space something has traveled
→ It is a scalar quantity, which measures magnitude and size
What is direction in terms of Speed and Velocity
Direction refers to the line along which something moves with reference to a point or region. Direction is vital for calculating velocity
What is displacement in terms of Speed and Velocity?
Displacement is the shortest distance from an object’s starting point to its final position

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