Displacement in One - Dimensional Linear Motion
When an object moves along a straight line, the displacement equals the final position coordinate minus the initial position coordinate. Formula: Δ x = x₂ - x₁…
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When an object moves along a straight line, the displacement equals the final position coordinate minus the initial position coordinate. Formula: Δ x = x₂ - x₁. Displacement is a scalar in this context, and its sign indicates direction (relative to the chosen positive direction).
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