Differentiate between distance and displacement.
(N/A)
| Distance | Displacement |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ It is the actual path length travelled by the body. | $(i)$ It is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions. |
| $(ii)$ It is a scalar quantity. | $(ii)$ It is a vector quantity. |
| $(iii)$ It cannot be zero for a moving body. | $(iii)$ It can be zero,positive,or negative. |
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