Distance & Displacement

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

If a person runs 400 meters to a point and then returns to the starting point, what is their total distance traveled?

Back

800 meters.

Front

If a person runs 400 meters to a point and then returns to the starting point, what is their displacement?

Back

0 meters.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while displacement is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

True or False: Displacement can be greater than distance.

Back

False.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

If a car drives 84 meters forward, what is its distance and displacement?

Back

Both distance and displacement are 84 meters.

Front

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

Back

The displacement is zero.

Front

If Phillip walked 2 km to school and then 6 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

8 km.