Displacement vs. Distance

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial 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

When is displacement equal to zero?

Back

Displacement is equal to zero when the object returns to its initial position.

Front

What is the SI unit for measuring distance?

Back

The SI unit for measuring distance is the meter.

Front

How is displacement different from distance?

Back

Displacement considers direction and is a vector quantity, while distance is a scalar quantity and does not consider direction.

Front

If an object moves in a circular path, what is its displacement?

Back

The displacement is zero if the object returns to its starting point.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

If Sara walks from A to B, B to C, C to D, and D back to A, what is her displacement?

Back

Her displacement is 0m.

Front

What is the distance traveled if an object moves 10m east and then 10m west?

Back

The distance traveled is 20m.

Front

What does a positive displacement indicate?

Back

A positive displacement indicates that the object has moved in the direction of the reference point.