We discuss the difference between distance and displacement. Unit 2 Segment A: Distance and Displacement We discuss the difference between distance and displacement and look at examples of what ...

Displacement is a distance and a direction, eg 170 m south. Velocity is a speed and a direction, eg 12 m s 1 on bearing 055 (55º East of North).

GCSE CCEA Double Award Types of motion - CCEA Displacement and velocity - Higher Scientists often make measurements. The physical quantities they measure fall into two categories: scalars and vectors.