The straight-line distance and direction between two points are, together, called
A) velocity.
B) displacement.
C) distance.
D) acceleration.

Name: The straight-line distance and direction between two points are, together, called A) velocity. B) displacement. C) distance. D) acceleration.
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Displacement is a vector quantity that refers to the change in position of an object. It is defined by both magnitude (the straight-line distance) and direction from the initial position to the final position.

The Straight-Line Distance and Direction Between Two Points Are, Together