5 Questions
How is distance different from displacement?
Distance has no direction, while displacement has both magnitude and direction
What is displacement?
The shortest distance between two points with magnitude and direction
What do students learn in Class 9 Science Chapter 8 Motion?
Describing the motion of objects along a straight line and expressing motions through simple equations and graphs
Can displacement be zero?
Yes, if the initial and final positions are the same
What is the renumbered chapter for Motion in the CBSE Syllabus 2023-24?
Chapter 7
Study Notes
Motion and Distance
- Distance is the total path traveled by an object, whereas displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions of the object.
- Displacement is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
Class 9 Science Chapter 8
- Students learn about the concept of motion, including distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- They understand the differences between distance and displacement, and how to calculate them.
Displacement
- Displacement can be zero when an object returns to its initial position, having traveled a certain distance.
- For example, if an object moves in a circle and ends up at the starting point, its displacement is zero, but the distance traveled is not zero.
CBSE Syllabus 2023-24
- The renumbered chapter for Motion in the CBSE Syllabus 2023-24 is Chapter 3.
Test your understanding of motion with this quiz on Chapter 8 (renumbered as Chapter 7) of CBSE Class 9 Science. Review key points such as describing the motion of objects along a straight line and expressing motion through equations and graphs. Prepare for your exams with this quiz.
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