Distance and Displacement

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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.

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.

Front

How do distance and displacement differ?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance between the starting and ending points, considering direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

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

Front

In a motion graph, how is total distance represented?

Back

Total distance in a motion graph is represented by the sum of all lengths of the path taken, regardless of direction.

Front

In a motion graph, how is total displacement represented?

Back

Total displacement in a motion graph is represented by the straight line from the initial position to the final position, along with the direction.

Front

What is an example of a situation where distance is greater than displacement?

Back

If a person walks in a circle and returns to the starting point, the distance traveled is greater than the displacement, which is zero.

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What is an example of a situation where distance and displacement are equal?

Back

If an object moves in a straight line from one point to another without changing direction, the distance and displacement are equal.

Front

How does the concept of direction affect displacement?

Back

Direction is crucial for displacement because it indicates the shortest path from the initial to the final position, making it a vector quantity.