Which term describes how far an object has traveled from its original location?(1 point)
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position
position
velocity
velocity
distance
distance
displacement
distance
The term that describes how far an object has traveled from its original location is distance. Distance measures the total path length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
To determine the distance traveled by an object, you can simply calculate the total length of the entire path taken by the object. This can be done by summing up the lengths of individual segments or by using mathematical formulas specific to different shapes or patterns of motion.
On the other hand, displacement is a term that describes the change in position of an object, taking into account both the distance and direction of the object's final position relative to its starting point. Displacement is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (distance) and direction.
So, while displacement provides information about both the distance and direction of travel, distance solely measures the length traveled along a path, disregarding the direction.