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==Key Stage 5==
===Meaning===
[[Displacement]] is the [[distance]] moved in a specific direction from a reference point.
===About Displacement===
*'''Displacement''' is a [[vector]] quantity, having both [[magnitude]] and direction.
*'''Displacement''' is different from [[distance]], which is a [[scalar]] quantity and only considers the magnitude.
*'''Displacement''' is used in [[kinematics]] to describe the change in position of an [[object]].
*'''Displacement''' is important in understanding motion, as it provides information about the direction of travel.
*'''Displacement''' can be positive or negative depending on the chosen reference direction.