A) Distance is the difference between how quickly you move between two points. Displacement is the average of that motion.
B) Distance is measured in feet. Displacement is measured in meters
C) Distance is the length of travel. Displacement is the straight line distance between the starting point and the ending point
D) Distance is a measure of length of travel. Displacement is the measure of the time it takes to move that length
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The correct answer is:
C) Distance is the length of travel. Displacement is the straight line distance between the starting point and the ending point.
Distance refers to the total path length traveled regardless of direction, while displacement refers to the shortest straight line distance from the initial position to the final position, including direction.
