Distance and Displacement Flashcard

Front

What is displacement?

Back

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

Front

What is distance?

Back

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

Front

If an object moves 10 meters east and then 5 meters west, what is its displacement?

Back

5 meters east.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions.

Front

An object moves 3 meters north, 4 meters east, and 5 meters south. What is the displacement of the object?

Back

1 meter south and 4 meters east.

Front

A car travels 50 meters north, then 30 meters south. What is the displacement of the car?

Back

20 meters north.

Front

If an object moves in a straight line and returns to its starting point, what can you say about its displacement?

Back

Zero.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

How does direction affect displacement?

Back

Displacement includes direction; moving in opposite directions can result in a smaller displacement.

Front

Can distance be zero?

Back

No, distance cannot be zero unless no movement occurs.