DISTANCE VERSUS DISPLACEMENT

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total length of the path traveled, while displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions.

Front

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

Back

Scalar

Front

What is the jogger's displacement after running a complete lap around the track?

Back

0 m

Front

Vector quantities need both a magnitude and a _____

Back

direction

Front

What is greater, distance or displacement when a biker travels a curved path?

Back

Distance

Front

Define distance in terms of motion.

Back

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

Front

Define displacement in terms of motion.

Back

Displacement is the shortest straight-line distance from the initial position to the final position, along with the direction.

Front

Is displacement a scalar or vector quantity?

Back

Vector

Front

What does a vector quantity represent?

Back

A vector quantity represents both magnitude and direction.

Front

If a person walks 3 km east and then 4 km west, what is their displacement?

Back

1 km west.