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Distance

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

Definition

Distance refers to the amount of space between two points. It is a scalar quantity that only considers the magnitude of the displacement.