Question

which statement correctly classifies distance and displacement? (1 point)
both distance and displacement are scalar quantities
both distance and displacement are vector quantities.
distance is a scalar quantity, and displacement is a vector quantity.
distance is a vector quantity, and displacement is a scalar quantity.

Explanation:

Distance is the total path length traveled and has only magnitude, making it a scalar. Displacement is the straight - line distance from the initial to the final position with a direction, so it is a vector.

Answer:

Distance is a scalar quantity, and displacement is a vector quantity.