key term - Δx (horizontal displacement)

Definition

Δx represents the change in horizontal position or displacement between two points along a straight line path.

Related terms

Position:

Position refers to an object's location in space at a particular time.

Distance:

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

Speed:

Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving. It represents the rate at which distance changes over time.