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DISTANCE DISPLACEMENT

Is a scalar measurement Is a vector measurement

Never indicated with an arrow Indicated with an arrow

Considers magnitude Considers both magnitude and direction

Can only have positive values Can have positive and negative values

Delta, Δ is not used as the symbol Delta, Δ is used as the symbol

Can be used to calculate speed Can be used to calculate velocity

Can be measured along a non-straight path Always measured along a straight line path

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DISTANCE	DISPLACEMENT
Is a scalar measurement	Is a vector measurement
Never indicated with an arrow	Indicated with an arrow
Considers magnitude	Considers both magnitude and direction
Can only have positive values	Can have positive and negative values
Delta, Δ is not used as the symbol	Delta, Δ is used as the symbol
Can be used to calculate speed	Can be used to calculate velocity
Can be measured along a non-straight path	Always measured along a straight line path