What is the difference between distance and displacement?

d with an arrow- the displacement vector
This path is a straight path, and it is equal to the direct distance between initial and final point

1. A vector can never be equal to a number
2. Only the length of a vector can be equal to a number!
1. The total distance covered along the path is to total length of the entire path
1. The displacement vector here is much shorter than the total path
1. d with an arrow- the displacement vector
1. Here we take a direct straight path, no curves, no turning around, nothing other than moving straight towards the final point
1. d with an arrow- the displacement vector
1. A direct straight line path means you travel straight and never turn around

In this tutorial you will learn how it is possible for the length of the displacement vector to equal the distance travelled