* Distance is a scalar quantity that measures the total path length traveled. It tells you how far an object has moved.
* Velocity is a vector quantity that describes both the speed and direction of motion.
* Average velocity is the overall displacement (change in position) divided by the total time taken. Displacement is a vector quantity that points from the starting point to the ending point.
Example:
Imagine you walk 5 meters north, then 5 meters south.
* Distance traveled: 10 meters (5 meters north + 5 meters south)
* Displacement: 0 meters (you end up back where you started)
* Average velocity: 0 meters per second (displacement / time)
Key Takeaway:
Distance and average velocity are related but distinct concepts. Distance measures the total path length, while average velocity considers both the direction and overall change in position.
