Distance and Displacement

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a frame of reference?
Back
A frame of reference is a place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between distance and displacement?
Back
Distance is the total path length traveled, while displacement is the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you tell if motion occurs?
Back
Motion occurs when an object's position changes in relation to a reference point.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for calculating displacement?
Back
Displacement = Final Position - Initial Position.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an object returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?
Back
The displacement is 0, even if the distance traveled is greater than 0.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative displacement indicate?
Back
A negative displacement indicates that the final position is behind the initial position in the chosen reference direction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the initial position in a motion problem?
Back
The initial position is the starting point of an object before it begins to move.
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