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Lesson 1- Distance and Displacement

Lesson 1- Distance and Displacement

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Physics

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It refers to "how far out of place an object is."

Back

distance

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It is a measure of the space between two things.

Back

distance

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Displacement

Back

The act of moving someone or something from one position to another or the measurement of the volume replaced by something else.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Displacement is an object's change in position.

Back

True

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement is not stating the difference between distance and displacement?

  • Distance is a scalar quantity and displacement is a vector quantity.
  • Displacement is measured with reference to a specific point and time.
  • Displacement is measured with reference to a specific point while distance is the space between two objects.

Back

Displacement is measured with reference to a specific point and time.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

It is something that seems steady that is used to compare the position of an object.

Back

reference point

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the reference point has been selected or given, the change in ___________ can easily be described.

Back

POSITION , position, Position

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