Distance and displacement Flashcards by Eric Heyworth | Brainscape

Q

What is distance

A

a scalar

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Q

what is displacement

A

a vector

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Q

why is distance a scalar

A

it has no direction

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Q

why is displacement a vector

A

it is measured as a straight line from start to finish with direction

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