Motion Map, Distance, Displacement

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What is a motion map?

Back

A visual representation of an object's motion, where dots represent time intervals (e.g., 1 second) and lines represent distance (e.g., 1 meter).

Front

What does distance refer to in motion?

Back

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

Front

What is displacement?

Back

The shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, including direction.

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How do you calculate total distance traveled?

Back

Add up all the lengths of the path taken, regardless of direction.

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Subtract the initial position from the final position, considering direction.

Front

If an object moves 6 m right, then 6 m right again, and 3 m left, what is the total distance?

Back

15 m.

Front

If an object moves 6 m right, then 6 m right again, and 3 m left, what is the displacement?

Back

9 m to the right.

Front

What does a longer line on a motion map indicate?

Back

A greater distance traveled during that time interval.

Front

What does a dot represent on a motion map?

Back

A specific point in time during the object's motion.

Front

If a person walks 12 m to the right and then 12 m to the left, what is their distance?

Back

24 m.