Which Way Did You Go?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between distance and displacement?

• Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the straight-line change from start to end point in a specific direction.

• Distance is always greater than displacement.

• Displacement is the total path traveled, while distance is the straight-line change from start to end point.

• Distance and displacement are always equal.

Multiple Choice

Why do we use the x-axis or a number line to represent displacement in physics?

• Because it helps visualize direction and position changes.

• Because it makes calculations easier.

• Because it is the only axis used in physics.

• Because it is required by mathematical convention.

Multiple Choice

Which direction is typically considered negative for vectors?

• Right

• Up

• East

• West

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about scalar quantities?

• They have a magnitude (number).

• They have a direction associated with them.

• They can only be positive.

• They can be represented by an arrow.

Multiple Select

Select all the quantities that are considered scalars from the list below:

• Distance

• Speed

• Displacement

• Time

Multiple Choice

Which of the following quantities is a vector?

• Distance

• Speed

• Time

• Displacement

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between scalar quantities and vector quantities?

• Scalar quantities have only magnitude, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.

• Scalar quantities have both magnitude and direction, while vector quantities have only magnitude.

• Scalar quantities are always positive, while vector quantities can be negative.

• Scalar quantities are measured in meters, while vector quantities are measured in seconds.