DISTANCE VERSUS DISPLACEMENT

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the change in position of an object in motion, measured as a straight line from the starting point to the final position.

Front

If a person walks 5 meters east and then 5 meters west, what is their displacement?

Back

0 meters, because they end up back at the starting point.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that measures the total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity that measures the shortest path between two points.

Front

How do you calculate displacement in a straight line?

Back

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

Front

What is a vector quantity?

Back

A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction, such as displacement.

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has only magnitude and no direction, such as distance.

Front

If a car travels 100 km north and then 100 km south, what is the total distance traveled?

Back

200 km, because distance is the total path length.

Front

If a car travels 100 km north and then 100 km south, what is the displacement?

Back

0 km, because the car returns to its starting point.

Front

What does a displacement of zero indicate?

Back

A displacement of zero indicates that the object has returned to its original position.