Distance and Displacement

Front

What is displacement?

Back

The shortest distance between the initial and final position, including direction.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and displacement when an object moves in a straight line?

Back

Distance and displacement are equal.

Front

If an object moves in a straight line, what is this type of motion called?

Back

Rectilinear motion.

Front

How do you calculate the total distance traveled if a ping-pong ball rolls forward 6 meters and bounces backward 3 meters?

Back

Total distance = 6 meters + 3 meters = 9 meters.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The process of changing position.

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

The total length of the path traveled by an object.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length, while displacement is the shortest path between two points.

Front

If a person walks 4 meters east and then 3 meters west, what is their displacement?

Back

Displacement = 4 meters east - 3 meters west = 1 meter east.

Front

What is curvilinear motion?

Back

Motion along a curved path.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final position - Initial position.