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Compare scalar and vector quantities using the definitions of distance and displacement

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Distance is a scalar quantity while displacement is a vector quantity

Step-by-step explanation:

A scalar quantity represents only the magnitude and does not give any detail about the direction of the quantity for example distance. Distance can be any length measured in any direction (no specific direction)

However, a vector quality represents both the magnitude and direction. For instance displacement is a vector quantity. If direction is not defined then displacement becomes equal to distance.

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