Practicing Distance and Displacement

Practicing Distance and Displacement

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is distance?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of its starting and ending points.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial position to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate total distance?

Back

Total distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the paths taken, regardless of direction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement is calculated by finding the straight-line distance between the starting point and the ending point, including direction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a jogger runs a complete lap around a circular track, what is their displacement?

Back

The displacement is 0 meters, as the starting and ending points are the same.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Jerry walks from home to school and then to the park, how do you find his total displacement?

Back

Total displacement is found by measuring the straight-line distance from home to the park.

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