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Distance and Displacement

Distance and Displacement

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Physics

6th Grade

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Hard

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

Back

11 meters.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

1 meter south.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

7 km.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

1 km west.

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