DISTANCE VERSUS DISPLACEMENT

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path travelled by an object in motion.

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

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

Front

If Bill runs 400 meters to Andy's house and back, what is his displacement?

Back

0 meters

Front

If Jermaine runs 2 laps around a 400 meter track, what is his displacement?

Back

0 meters

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length, while displacement is the shortest straight line from start to finish.

Front

What is a reference point in motion?

Back

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

Front

If an object moves 300 meters east and then 300 meters west, what is the distance traveled?

Back

600 meters

Front

If an object moves 300 meters east and then 300 meters west, what is the displacement?

Back

0 meters

Front

What is the formula for calculating distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.