Which statement correctly classifies distance and displacement?(1 point)

Responses

Both distance and displacement are scalar quantities.

Both distance and displacement are scalar quantities.

Distance is a vector quantity, and displacement is a scalar quantity.

Distance is a vector quantity, and displacement is a scalar quantity.

Both distance and displacement are vector quantities.

Both distance and displacement are vector quantities.

Distance is a scalar quantity, and displacement is a vector quantity.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

Distance is a scalar quantity, and displacement is a vector quantity.

Distance measures the total path length traveled, while displacement refers to the change in position and has both magnitude and direction.