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Which term refers to the actual path traveled by an object in motion?
Which term refers to the actual path traveled by an object in motion?
- Distance (correct)
- Direction
- Displacement
- Speed
In which scenarios can displacement be negative?
In which scenarios can displacement be negative?
- When an object moves in the same direction as its initial position
- When an object moves in the opposite direction of its initial position (correct)
- When an object moves from point A to point B
- When an object travels in a circular path
What is displacement?
What is displacement?
- The total distance covered by an object
- The actual path traveled by an object
- The speed of an object in motion
- The shortest distance between two points (correct)
When can the displacement be greater than the distance traveled?
When can the displacement be greater than the distance traveled?
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Which parameter can be zero for a moving object?
Which parameter can be zero for a moving object?
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In motion along a straight line, what does a negative displacement signify?
In motion along a straight line, what does a negative displacement signify?
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Study Notes
- The video is about motion in straight line, specifically discussing the concept of displacement and distance.
- Motion in straight line involves only one axis - either movement along the x-axis or y-axis.
- Displacement is the shortest distance between two points, while distance is the actual path traveled.
- Displacement can be positive, negative, or zero, while distance is always positive.
- The video explains how to calculate displacement and distance using real-life examples like traveling from home to a hotel.
- It also covers scenarios where displacement can be greater than, equal to, or less than distance traveled.
- The concept of shortest path or shortest distance is highlighted in relation to displacement and distance.
- The video emphasizes understanding the difference between displacement and distance in various scenarios.
- It discusses scenarios where displacement can be positive, negative, or zero based on the direction of motion.
- Understanding displacement and distance is crucial in accurately describing motion in a straight line.
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