Distance & Displacement

Distance & Displacement

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Physics

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

0 meters.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Displacement can be greater than distance.

Back

False.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

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