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Difference between distance and displacement.
Differences between distance and displacement
| s.no | Distance | Displacement |
| 1. | It is the complete length of the path between two points. | It is the minimum- length in between the final location and the initial location. |
| 2. | It is a scalar quantity. | It is a vector quantity. |
| 3. | It always has positive values | It can be positive, negative, or zero. |
| 4. | It is given by speed x time | It is given by velocity x time |
| 5. | It is not indicated by an arrow. | It is indicated by an arrow. |
In the following figure, let's imagine that a person P is traveled from A to C through B. Now, the distance traveled by him is AB + BC = 3 + 4 = 7 units. Whereas the displacement he traveled is AC = 5 units.
Updated on: 10-Oct-2022
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