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what is distance?

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how far an object has moved

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does distance involve direction?

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no

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is distance a scalar or vector quantity?

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scalar

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what is displacement?

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a measure of distance and direction in a straight line from an objects starting point to finish

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is displacement a scalar or vector quantity?

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vector

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