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Position

Definition

Position refers to the location of an object in relation to a reference point.

Analogy

Think of position as your home address. It tells you where you are located in relation to other places.

Related terms

Distance: The total length traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

Displacement: The change in position of an object from its initial position to its final position.

Coordinate System: A system used to locate points or objects in space using coordinates.

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