define distance, displacement, vector quantity and scalar quantity in one sentence each

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  • Distance: Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction, measured in units such as meters.

  • Displacement: Displacement is the shortest straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position of an object, along with its direction.

  • Vector Quantity: A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction, such as velocity or force.

  • Scalar Quantity: A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has only magnitude and no direction, such as mass or temperature.