Distance and Displacement
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, measured as the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position, along with the direction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do distance and displacement differ?
Back
Distance is a scalar and only considers the length of the path, while displacement is a vector and considers both the length and direction of the shortest path between two points.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a motion graph represent?
Back
A motion graph visually represents the position of an object over time, showing how its position changes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a motion graph, how is total displacement calculated?
Back
Total displacement is calculated by finding the difference between the final position and the initial position of the object.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a motion graph, how is total distance calculated?
Back
Total distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the path traveled by the object, regardless of direction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the blue arrow in a distance and displacement diagram?
Back
The blue arrow typically represents displacement, indicating the shortest path from the starting point to the endpoint.
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