Displacement accounts for direction. For example if the direction of a race was known (north-east, or a straight line between point a and b) the term displacement could be used. Another example may be that a single lap around a 400m running track may result in a distance of 400m but a displacement of 0m.

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Displacement Is

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Displacement is:

A) A scalar quantity where direction is needed / known.
B) A vector quantity where direction is needed / known.
C) A vector quantity that refers to the distance travelled irrespective of direction.
D) A scalar quantity that refers to the distance travelled irrespective of direction.
E) Answers A and D are correct

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