= Displacement (geometry)
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In geometry, displacement refers to a vector quantity that describes the change in position of a point or object from one location to another. It is defined as the shortest straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position, along with the direction of this line. Key characteristics of displacement include: 1. **Vector Quantity**: Displacement has both magnitude (the distance) and direction (the straight path from start to end).
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