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What is Distance?
Distance is the measure of total length covered, moving from one place to another. Distance is a scalar quantity, which means that it has only magnitude and no direction.
The SI unit of distance is metres (m).
What is Displacement?
Displacement is the shortest distance moved between two places. Unlike distance, displacement is a vector quantity. This means it has a magnitude as well as a direction.
The SI unit of displacement is the same as that of distance, that is metres (m).
What is the difference between distance and displacement?
