Distance vs. Displacement

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the change in an object's position from its initial position to its final position, taking into account the direction.

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

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

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.

Front

Calculate the distance traveled if a person walks 50 meters north and then 32 meters south.

Back

The distance traveled is 82 meters.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity representing the total path length, while displacement is a vector quantity that considers direction and is the shortest path between two points.

Front

If Jermaine runs 2 laps around a 400 meter track, what is his displacement?

Back

His displacement is 0 meters.

Front

What is the formula to calculate displacement in a straight line?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

If Ronaldo runs 10 meters north and then 8 meters west, what is his displacement?

Back

His displacement is 12.8 meters, NW.

Front

What is a reference point in motion?

Back

A reference point is a stationary object or location used to determine the position of another object.

Front

How do you calculate the resultant displacement when moving in two perpendicular directions?

Back

Use the Pythagorean theorem: Resultant Displacement = √(x² + y²), where x and y are the distances moved in each direction.