* Distance: The total length of the path traveled by an object. It's a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (size).
* Displacement: The straight-line distance between an object's starting point and its ending point. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
Think of it this way:
* Imagine you walk 5 meters north, then 5 meters south. You've traveled a total distance of 10 meters.
* But your displacement is 0 meters because you end up back where you started.
Key takeaway: Displacement is about the *net change in position*, while distance is about the *total path traveled*.
