Position and Motion

Front

Which one is NOT needed when describing an object's position?

Back

Dimension is not needed when describing an object's position.

Front

Displacement is the difference between your:

Back

Starting position and your final position.

Front

Catherine's house is _________ of David's house.

Back

Catherine's house is west of David's house.

Front

You ride your bike 10 miles east but then head west for 6 miles. What is your displacement?

Back

Your displacement is 4 miles east.

Front

_________________ is an object's distance and direction from a reference point.

Back

Position is an object's distance and direction from a reference point.

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the final position.

Front

If you walk 3 miles north and then 4 miles south, what is your displacement?

Back

Your displacement is 1 mile south.

Front

What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

Back

An object is in motion if its position changes relative to a reference point.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.