Question

write down the mathematical relation between distance and displacement

Answer 1

i don't know if this is what you're asking for

distance>0 always
whereas displacement>0 or 0 or smaller than 0

Answer 2

I think the relationship you're looking for is:\[\large distance >= displacement\]

Answer 3

(1) I think
the distance = the initial position + the displacement

It's just my guess.

(2) for example
a marble is d0 from point A when time=0.
It is moving in velocity v1.

the distance of the marble is dt.

dt=d0+v1*time

dt : distance
d0 : initial position
v1*time : displacement

Answer 4

@shkrina: Well, not quite :)

Distance is the path from point A to B...the entire length of the path. Displacement is the *direct* path from point A to B.



Therefore, this should always hold true: distance >= displacement.

Answer 5

@shane_B ..it was just my guess through ....