2D Unit 9.1 Distance and Displacement 24-25

Front

What is Position?

Back

A specific point in space.

Front

Calculate the displacement of Object B with an initial position of 12 m and a final position of 7 m. (Displacement = final position - initial position)

Back

-5 m

Front

Amy runs 2 miles south, then turns around and runs 3 miles north. What is her displacement?

Back

1 mile North

Front

Displacement is distance combined with what?

Back

Direction.

Front

Ivan walks 10 meters west to the water fountain, then runs 2 meters east to his class. What is his displacement?

Back

8 meters, west.

Front

Define Displacement.

Back

The change in position of an object, including direction.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the initial to the final position.

Front

If an object moves in a circular path and returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

0 meters.

Front

What does a negative displacement indicate?

Back

The object has moved in the opposite direction from the reference point.

Front

If a car travels 100 km east and then 100 km west, what is the total distance traveled and the displacement?

Back

Total distance: 200 km; Displacement: 0 km.