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

Front

If Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house and back, what is his displacement?

Back

0 meters

Front

If Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house and back, what is his distance?

Back

800 meters

Front

What is a frame of reference?

Back

A frame of reference is a place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion.

Front

Scott travels north 5 miles, west 3 miles, and then south 2 miles. What is his total distance traveled?

Back

10 miles

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 from home to school (2 km) and then to the park (3 km), what is his total displacement if the park is 2 km east of home?

Back

2 km (from home to park directly).

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement in a straight line?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

What is the significance of direction in displacement?

Back

Direction is crucial in displacement as it indicates the shortest path from the starting point to the endpoint.