Such graphs are known as displacement-time graphs. Sections A and C show travelling away from home. Sections B and D are when the journey has paused for a rest or a wait.

Such graphs are known as displacement-time graphs. Sections A and C show travelling away from home. Sections B and D are when the journey has paused for a rest or a wait.

Unit 2 Segment A: Distance and Displacement We discuss the difference between distance and displacement and look at examples of what distinguishes them from one another in both one and two dimensions.