Distance and 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

What unit is used to measure distance?

Back

The unit for distance is meters (m).

Front

If you walk 500 meters to your friend's house, what is the distance traveled?

Back

500 meters.

Front

If Jerry walked 2 km to school and then 6 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

8 km.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement = Final position - Initial position.

Front

If you walk 300 meters east and then 400 meters west, what is your displacement?

Back

100 meters west.

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

Front

What is a vector quantity?

Back

A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.