Displacement of the object

Definition

The displacement of an object refers to the change in its position from one point to another. It is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude (distance) and direction.

Related terms

Distance traveled: The distance traveled by an object is the total length covered along its path, regardless of direction.

Velocity:

Velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position. It includes both speed (magnitude) and direction.

Acceleration:

Acceleration measures how quickly an object's velocity changes over time. It can be positive or negative depending on whether the velocity increases or decreases.