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What defines distance in motion?
What defines distance in motion?
- The shortest route taken by the object
- The difference between starting and ending positions
- The straight line from start to finish
- The total amount of space an object has covered (correct)
Which statement accurately describes displacement?
Which statement accurately describes displacement?
- It is the angle covered during motion
- It is always greater than or equal to distance
- It includes the total path taken by the object
- It measures the shortest distance between two points (correct)
If a car travels in a circular path and returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?
If a car travels in a circular path and returns to its starting point, what is its displacement?
- The circumference of the circle
- Equal to the total distance traveled
- Zero, because it returns to the start (correct)
- The diameter of the circle
In a scenario where someone walks 3 meters east, then 4 meters west, what is their total distance and displacement?
In a scenario where someone walks 3 meters east, then 4 meters west, what is their total distance and displacement?
Which example illustrates the concept of distance versus displacement in real-world terms?
Which example illustrates the concept of distance versus displacement in real-world terms?
How is distance defined in terms of an object's motion?
How is distance defined in terms of an object's motion?
What does displacement refer to in motion?
What does displacement refer to in motion?
If a runner completes a track of 400 meters but ends up at the starting point, what is their displacement?
If a runner completes a track of 400 meters but ends up at the starting point, what is their displacement?
When a hiker walks 5 km north and then 5 km south, what is their total distance and displacement?
When a hiker walks 5 km north and then 5 km south, what is their total distance and displacement?
In a situation where two people are discussing a vehicle's movement, what aspect would indicate the vehicle's displacement?
In a situation where two people are discussing a vehicle's movement, what aspect would indicate the vehicle's displacement?
Flashcards
Distance
Distance
The total space covered by an object in motion.
Displacement
Displacement
The change in position from start to finish.
Distance in motion
Distance in motion
The total path taken by an object while moving.
Displacement in motion
Displacement in motion
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Tim's displacement
Tim's displacement
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What is the car's total path?
What is the car's total path?
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What is Tim’s overall position change?
What is Tim’s overall position change?
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Distance vs. Displacement
Distance vs. Displacement
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Displacement: Straight Line
Displacement: Straight Line
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Displacement: Can be Zero
Displacement: Can be Zero
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Study Notes
Distance
- Distance: The total amount of space an object has covered during its motion.
- It's a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (size).
- It's always positive or zero.
- Measured in units like meters, kilometers, or miles.
Displacement
- Displacement: The overall change in position of an object from start to finish.
- It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
- It can be positive, negative, or zero.
- Measured in units like meters, kilometers, or miles.
Example Calculations
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Visual Example 1: A car travels 25 km to a hill, then 10 km down a hill to another town.
- Distance: 25 km + 10 km = 35 km
- Displacement: Depends on the direction, could be 15 km, could be 35 km, or could be 0 km, depending on the start and end points.
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Visual Example 2: Tim walks 5 meters, then 4 meters sideways to the bushes, then 3 meters towards the school
- Distance = 5m + 4m + 3m = 12m
- Displacement: Depends on position from the start and end points. A direct line drawing could give you a better idea about displacement
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Test your understanding of distance and displacement in this quiz. Learn the key differences between these two concepts, including their definitions, measurements, and examples. Explore vector and scalar quantities through practical scenarios.
