Distance, Displacement, P v T

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

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 and ending points, along with the direction.

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

If Jerry walked 5 km south and then 3 km north, what is his displacement?

Back

His displacement is 2 km south.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

If an object travels 40 m in 10 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = 40 m / 10 s = 4 m/s.

Front

What is the definition of velocity?

Back

Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time, including direction.

Front

If an object moves 10 m east in 2 seconds, what is its velocity?

Back

Velocity = 10 m / 2 s = 5 m/s east.