Distance and Displacement

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the vector quantity that represents the change in position of an object. It is calculated as the final position minus the initial position.

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total path length traveled by an object, while displacement is a vector quantity that represents the shortest straight-line distance from the initial to the final position.

Front

If an object moves in a circular path and returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

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

Front

What is the total distance traveled if an object moves 5 m east, then 3 m west?

Back

The total distance traveled is 8 m.

Front

In the context of motion, what does a motion graph represent?

Back

A motion graph visually represents the position of an object over time, showing how its position changes.

Front

If Jerry walked from home to school (1 km) and then to the park (1 km), what is his total distance and displacement if the park is 2 km from home?

Back

Total distance is 2 km; total displacement is 2 km.

Front

What is the significance of the direction in displacement?

Back

Direction is crucial in displacement because it is a vector quantity; it indicates the straight-line path from the initial to the final position.

Front

How can you determine the displacement from a motion graph?

Back

Displacement can be determined by finding the difference between the final and initial positions on the graph.

Front

What happens to displacement if an object returns to its starting point?

Back

The displacement becomes zero, regardless of the distance traveled.