Distance and Displacement

Front

How much ground an object has covered during its motion

Back

Distance

Front

How far your ending point is from your starting point.

Back

Displacement

Front

In the image, what is the greatest magnitude? Options: Distance, Displacement

Back

Distance

Front

A biker travels the red line on the image attached. What is greater, the distance or the displacement?

Back

Distance

Front

Distance is a _________ quantity. (only has a magnitude)

Back

Scalar

Front

Displacement is a _________ quanity. (has a magnitude and a direction)

Back

Vector

Front

What is the shortest distance from the starting point to the ending point?

Back

Displacement

Front

Alex travels 100 miles east and then turns around and travels 40 miles west. What is his displacement?

Back

60 miles east

Front

Alex travels 100 miles east and then turns around and travels 40 miles west. What is his distance?

Back

140 miles

Front

Home is where your displacement is ___

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