Distance & Displacement

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

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

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, along with the direction.

Front

How are distance and displacement different?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while displacement is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

If a person walks in a circle and returns to the starting point, what is their displacement?

Back

The displacement is 0 meters, as the initial and final positions are the same.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.

Front

If a person walks 30 meters east and then 40 meters west, what is their displacement?

Back

Displacement = 40m west - 30m east = 10m west.

Front

What is the total distance traveled if a person walks 5 km north and then 5 km south?

Back

Total distance traveled = 5 km + 5 km = 10 km.

Front

In a straight line, if a person walks 100 meters north and then 100 meters south, what is their displacement?

Back

Displacement = 100m north - 100m south = 0 meters.

Front

What is the significance of direction in displacement?

Back

Direction is crucial in displacement as it indicates the shortest path from the starting point to the endpoint.

Front

If a runner completes a 400 meter lap and returns to the starting point, what is the distance and displacement?

Back

Distance = 400 meters, Displacement = 0 meters.