P01 - Distance/Displacement
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of distance?
Back
Distance is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of displacement?
Back
Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, including direction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If you are moving in one direction at 20 m/s and another object moves in the opposite direction at 40 m/s, how do you calculate the relative speed?
Back
Relative speed is calculated by adding the speeds of both objects: 20 m/s + 40 m/s = 60 m/s.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the total distance traveled if a golfer putts a ball 5.0 m towards the hole and then 1.2 m back?
Back
Total distance = 5.0 m + 1.2 m = 6.2 m.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the total displacement if a golfer putts a ball 5.0 m towards the hole and then 1.2 m back?
Back
Total displacement = 5.0 m - 1.2 m = 3.8 m.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the total displacement of a bird that flies 200 km north, then 300 km north, and finally 250 km north?
Back
Total displacement = 200 km + 300 km + 250 km = 750 km north.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is distance a scalar or vector quantity?
Back
Distance is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude.
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