Distance and displacement

The video tutorial explains the difference between distance and displacement using a practical example. A person moves in a path covering 30 meters north, 60 meters east, and 30 meters south. The total distance covered is 120 meters in 60 seconds. The displacement is the direct line from start to end, measuring 60 meters eastward. The average velocity is calculated as 1 meter per second eastward.

What is the total distance covered by the person in the described journey?

• 90 meters

• 180 meters

• 120 meters

• 150 meters

How much time did the person take to complete the entire journey?

• 90 seconds

• 50 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 30 seconds

What is the displacement of the person from the start to the endpoint?

• 30 meters northward

• 60 meters eastward

• 90 meters southward

• 120 meters westward

How is the average velocity of the person calculated in this scenario?

• Total distance divided by total time

• Displacement divided by total time

• Total time divided by displacement

• Total distance divided by displacement

What is the average velocity of the person in the eastward direction?

• 0.5 meters per second

• 1 meter per second

• 1.5 meters per second

• 2 meters per second