Displacement Isn't Distance The displacement of an object is not the same as the distance it travels Example: Throw a ball straight up and then catch it at the same point you released it The distance is twice the height The displacement is zeroDisplacement Isn’t Distance ◼ The displacement of an object is not the same as the distance it travels ◼ Example: Throw a ball straight up and then catch it at the same point you released it ◼ The distance is twice the height ◼ The displacement is zero