Include the direction
in the displacement
MOTION
DISTANCE
DISPLACEMENT
1. A-B
8 meters
8 meters E
2. A-B-C
3. A-B-C-D-A
4. A-B-C-D
in the displacement
MOTION
DISTANCE
DISPLACEMENT
1. A-B
8 meters
8 meters E
2. A-B-C
3. A-B-C-D-A
4. A-B-C-D
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Displacement can be calculated by measuring the final distance away from a point, and then subtracting the initial distance. Displacement is key when determining velocity (which is also a vector). Velocity = displacement/time whereas speed is distance/time.