alleryThe shortest straight-line distance from the starting point to the final position is called:
ADisplacement
BPath length
CSpeed
DDistance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Displacement
Displacement is the straight-line vector from the start to the end position (with direction).
Distance is the total path length travelled (always ≥ |displacement|).
Both have SI unit metre.
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