Physics GCSE
distance and displacement
What distance and displacement means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of distance and displacement
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A kinematic scalar paired with the vector partner that does carry direction.
Topics that use distance and displacement
- Scalar and vector quantities (AQA GCSE)
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