* Displacement is the change in an object's position from its starting point to its ending point. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (how much) and direction.
* Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object. It's a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.
Example: Imagine you walk 5 meters east, then 5 meters west.
* Distance: You traveled a total of 10 meters (5 meters east + 5 meters west).
* Displacement: You ended up back at your starting point. Your change in position is zero.
In summary: If an object returns to its initial position, its displacement is zero regardless of the distance it traveled.
