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 position to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

If two people walk in different paths but end up at the same location, what can be said about their displacement?

Back

Their displacement is the same, as it is determined by their initial and final positions.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while displacement is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

If Jerry walked 2 km to school and then 6 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

Total distance = 2 km + 6 km = 8 km.

Front

If an object moves from 5 m to 10 m, what is its displacement?

Back

Displacement = 10 m - 5 m = +5 m.

Front

David walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What is his total distance traveled?

Back

Total distance = 3 km + 4 km = 7 km.

Front

What is the displacement of David after walking 3 km north and 4 km east?

Back

Displacement = 5 km (calculated using the Pythagorean theorem).

Front

If an object returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

The displacement is 0, as the initial and final positions are the same.