Distance & Displacement

Front

What is the definition of distance?

Back

Distance is a scalar quantity that represents the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.

Front

What is the definition of displacement?

Back

Displacement is a vector quantity that refers to the change in position of an object, measured as the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position, along with the direction.

Front

How do you calculate total distance traveled?

Back

Total distance is calculated by adding up all the lengths of the paths taken, regardless of direction.

Front

How do you calculate displacement?

Back

Displacement is calculated by finding the straight line distance between the starting point and the ending point, along with the direction.

Front

If Phillip walked 5 km to school and then 3 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

8 km

Front

If Phillip walked 5 km to school and then 3 km to the park, what is his total displacement?

Back

The displacement is 2 km, assuming the park is 2 km away from the school in a straight line.

Front

What is the relationship between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is always equal to or greater than displacement; distance does not account for direction, while displacement does.

Front

Aaliyah walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What is her total distance?

Back

7 km

Front

Aaliyah walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What is her displacement?

Back

5 km, calculated using the Pythagorean theorem (3^2 + 4^2 = 5^2).

Front

Camilla runs 400 meters to Makayla's house and back. What is her total distance?

Back

800 meters