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jacyh
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Why is the distance never less than the displacement?
I can't seem to find a scientific explanation for it.
I can't seem to find a scientific explanation for it.
Distance refers to the total length of the path traveled by an object, while displacement is the shortest distance between an object's starting and ending point.
Yes, distance can be greater than displacement if an object takes a longer path to reach its final position.
Distance and displacement are related in that distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude and direction.
No, displacement can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the direction of motion. Positive displacement indicates motion in the forward direction, negative displacement indicates motion in the opposite direction, and zero displacement indicates no overall motion.
Displacement is equal to distance when an object travels in a straight line without changing direction. In this case, the shortest distance between the starting and ending point is also the total length of the path traveled.