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Displacement

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Displacement refers to the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point, taking into account both distance and direction.