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Distance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 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.

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