Distance and Displacement Problems

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled, while displacement is the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position.

Front

Define distance in the context of motion.

Back

Distance is the total length of the path an object has traveled, regardless of direction.

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the change in position of an object, measured as the shortest straight line from the initial position to the final position.

Front

If Sara walks from Point A to Point B, what can be said about distance and displacement?

Back

Distance and displacement are equal if the path is straight.

Front

How do you calculate total distance traveled?

Back

Total distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the paths taken.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for distance?

Back

The unit of measurement for distance is typically meters (m) or kilometers (km).

Front

What does a displacement of 25 meters NE indicate?

Back

It indicates that the object has moved 25 meters in a direction that is 45 degrees from the north towards the east.

Front

In a scenario where Jerry walked 2 km to school and then 6 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

His total distance is 8 km.

Front

What is the significance of a reference point in measuring distance and displacement?

Back

A reference point is a fixed point used to determine the position of an object and measure distance and displacement.

Front

If an object returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?

Back

The displacement is zero, as the initial and final positions are the same.