Position refers to the location of an object in relation to a reference point.
Think of position as your home address. It tells you where you are located in relation to other places.
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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