Distance vs Displacement

Distance vs Displacement

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Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of distance in physics?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of displacement in physics?

Back

Displacement is a vector quantity that represents the change in position of an object, defined as the shortest straight line from the initial position to the final position, along with the direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is distance different from displacement?

Back

Distance measures the total path length traveled, while displacement measures the shortest straight line between the starting and ending points, considering direction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance can be calculated using the formula: Distance = Speed × Time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement can be calculated using the formula: Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a scenario where an object returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

The displacement is zero because the initial and final positions are the same.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a person walks 30 meters east and then 40 meters west, what is their total distance traveled?

Back

The total distance traveled is 70 meters (30 meters + 40 meters).

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