Distance Measurement and Speed Quiz
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What is the main difference between distance and displacement?

  • Displacement is the total length traveled, while distance is the change in position of an object.
  • Distance includes direction, while displacement does not.
  • Distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity. (correct)
  • Distance is a vector quantity, while displacement is a scalar quantity.
  • What does a positive slope on a position-time graph indicate?

  • No motion or standing still
  • Moving towards the reference point
  • Moving at a constant speed in the same direction
  • Moving away from the reference point (correct)
  • How is average speed calculated?

  • The rate at which position changes in an object
  • The instantaneous speed at any given moment
  • The average of all instantaneous speeds (correct)
  • Total displacement divided by total time
  • Which quantity is described by both magnitude and direction?

    <p>Acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the thickness of a vector arrow?

    <p>The thickness has no specific meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an instantaneous speed measure?

    <p>The speed at a specific moment in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate velocity?

    <p>(Final position - Initial position) / Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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