State two differences between distance and displacement.

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S. No
Distance
Displacement
1.
Distance is the total length of the path traveled by a body while moving from the initial position to the final position. Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and the final position of the body.
2.
Distance is a scalar quantity. Displacement is a vector quantity.
3.
Distance measured is always positive. Displacement can be positive, negative or zero depending on the reference point.

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S. No	Distance	Displacement
1.	Distance is the total length of the path traveled by a body while moving from the initial position to the final position.	Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and the final position of the body.
2.	Distance is a scalar quantity.	Displacement is a vector quantity.
3.	Distance measured is always positive.	Displacement can be positive, negative or zero depending on the reference point.