Displacement (x)

Definition

Displacement refers to how far an object has moved from its original position in a particular direction. It takes into account both magnitude (distance) and direction.

Related terms

Distance:

Unlike displacement, distance only considers magnitude and not direction. It measures how much ground an object has covered during its motion.

Velocity:

Velocity combines displacement with time, giving information about both speed and direction.

Acceleration:

Acceleration represents how quickly an object's velocity changes over time. It can be caused by changes in speed or changes in direction.