Physics · Motion (Distance vs Displacement)

Which of the following correctly describes the scalar/vector classification and SI units of distance and displacement?

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1Both are vector quantities and have the SI unit of kilometre.
2Distance is scalar, displacement is vector, and their SI units are metre and metre/second respectively.
3Distance is vector, displacement is scalar, and both have the SI unit of metre.
4Distance is scalar, displacement is vector, and both have the SI unit of metre.✓

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Distance is scalar, displacement is vector, and both have the SI unit of metre.

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