Difference between Distance and Displacement

Q. Write the difference between Distance and displacement.

Difference between Distance and Displacement

Distance

1. Distance is a measure of difference in position between two points.

2. It is completely specified by magnitude only.

3. It is Scalar Quantity.

Displacement

1. Displacement is concerned only with the direction and straight line distance between two points; it can be also defined as straight line distance moved in a specified direction.

2. It is completely specified when its magnitude and as well as direction are known.

3. It is Vector Quantity.