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'''Distance''' indicates how far apart two objects are. In [[coordinate geometry]], the distance between two [[point]]s can be determined by the [[distance formula]].
 
'''Distance''' indicates how far apart two objects are. In [[coordinate geometry]], the distance between two [[point]]s can be determined by the [[distance formula]].
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'''IMPORTANT:''' Do not confuse distance, a [[scalar]] value, with [[displacement]]. Distance, being a scalar, has no direction attributed to it. On the other hand, displacement does. Displacement is a [[vector]].
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The change of distance over time is said to be its [[speed]] (or rate). That is, d/t=r or d=rt.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 7 December 2008

Distance indicates how far apart two objects are. In coordinate geometry, the distance between two points can be determined by the distance formula.

IMPORTANT: Do not confuse distance, a scalar value, with displacement. Distance, being a scalar, has no direction attributed to it. On the other hand, displacement does. Displacement is a vector.

The change of distance over time is said to be its speed (or rate). That is, d/t=r or d=rt.

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