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No. They are different.

Replace - You "replace" the batteries in a flashlight. The fit in the same place and do the same thing (function). If you were to "replace" a broken toaster it may not be the same shape or size but it would still have the same function.

Displace - If you filled a glass full to the top with water and then decided to add ice, water would spill over the top of the glass. The ice "displaced" an equal amount of water. (Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.)

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What does displace mean in physics?

In physics, "displace" means to move an object from one position to another. It is a vector quantity that describes the change in position of an object, usually measured in terms of distance and direction. The displacement of an object can be positive, negative, or zero depending on the direction of the movement.


What does it mean to move into something else's location by pushing it aside?

Displacement can mean the act of taking the place or position of something else.


Which ship displaces more water 1 loaded with a cargo of corks which float or a empty one?

If you add any load on the ship, its weight will increase, and thus, it will displace more water.If you add any load on the ship, its weight will increase, and thus, it will displace more water.If you add any load on the ship, its weight will increase, and thus, it will displace more water.If you add any load on the ship, its weight will increase, and thus, it will displace more water.


How much force is needed to displace 1500 pounds of water?

The force needed to displace 1500 pounds of water depends on whether you are trying to displace it vertically or horizontally. To displace 1500 pounds of water vertically (lifting it), you would need a force of 1500 pounds. If you are displacing it horizontally (pushing it), the force needed would depend on the resistance of the water and the method being used.


What does it mean to displace gravity?

To "displace" something means to push it away. Presumably somebody was thinking about pushing the force of gravity away from a certain area, thus canceling gravity. It doesn't seem likely that this is possible at all.