Distance / Displacement, Force

Distance / Displacement, Force

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Physics

8th Grade

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate distance?

Back

Distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the path taken.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement is calculated by subtracting the initial position from the final position (Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If an object moves from 0 m to 6 m, what is the distance and displacement?

Back

Distance = 6 m, Displacement = 6 m.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If an object moves from 6 m to 0 m, what is the distance and displacement?

Back

Distance = 6 m, Displacement = -6 m.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to displacement if an object returns to its starting point?

Back

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

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