Distance and 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 Sara walks 5 meters north and then 6 meters south, what is her total distance traveled?

Back

11 meters.

Front

If Sara walks 5 meters north and then 6 meters south, what is her displacement?

Back

1 meter south.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and displacement when an object returns to its starting point?

Back

The distance is greater than zero, but the displacement is zero.

Front

If Jerry walks 3 km east and then 4 km west, what is his total distance?

Back

7 km.

Front

If Jerry walks 3 km east and then 4 km west, what is his displacement?

Back

1 km west.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

What happens to displacement if an object moves in a circular path and returns to the starting point?

Back

The displacement is zero.

Front

If a person walks 10 meters east and then 10 meters west, what is their total distance and displacement?

Back

Total distance: 20 meters; Displacement: 0 meters.