Distance S (metre)

Displacement S (metre)

The total length travelled by the object The distance travelled in a specific direction (from
A scalar quantity initial position to final position)
Magnitude. no direction A vector quantity
SI Unit (metre, m) Magnitude & direction
Example SI Unit (metre, m)
Example

Speed Velocity
How fast an object is moving How fast an object is moving

A scalar quantity Speed = A vector quantity Velocity =
Rate of change of distance Rate of change of displacement
SI Unit m/s (metres per second) SI Unit m/s (metres per second)