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Distance
(d) denotes the length of the path taken by a moving object.
Distance
is a
scalar
quantity, solely takes into account.
Distance
measuring the path or how far traveled along the whole path in anyway or turned.
Displacement
is the shortest path between the initial and final position.
Displacement
is a
vector
quantity, not only encompasses
magnitude,
but also considers the
direction
of the movement.
Displacement
also includes how far you moved and the the direction you moved in.
Delta means
“change”