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What is Displacementsubject Physics, ​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Displacement is the distance travelled in a specific direction. Unlike distance, displacement is a vector quantity with both magnitude and directional attribute.

When we specific displacement values, we must indicate the direction of motion to complete its description.

For example, 50m is a distance value. It has a magnitude but no direction.

When we say 50m due south, this is a displacement because both magnitude and direction are accurately specified and defined.

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