distance , displacement , speed and velocity Flashcards by j d | Brainscape

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what is distance?

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Distance is just how far an object has moved. Distance is a scalar quantity

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what is displacement?

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Displacement is a vector quantity. It measures the distance and direction in a straight line.

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what is speed?

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speed is how fast an object moves

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