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Net displacement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The change in position from start to end, computed as ∫v(t) dt without absolute value; differs from total distance when direction changes.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 Connecting Position, Velocity, and Acceleration of Functions Using Integrals

Unit 8

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