Δx (horizontal displacement)
Definition
Δx represents the change in horizontal position or displacement between two points along a straight line path.
Analogy
Picture yourself walking along a straight path. Δx is like the difference in distance between your starting point and your ending point. It tells you how far you've moved horizontally.
Related terms
Position: Position refers to an object's location in space at a particular time.
Distance: Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving. It represents the rate at which distance changes over time.
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