Motion in Straight Line: Displacement vs Distance
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>When the object moves back and forth between two points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter can be zero for a moving object?

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

    In motion along a straight line, what does a negative displacement signify?

    <p>Object moving in the opposite direction of its initial position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about motion in a straight line focusing on the concepts of displacement and distance. Discover how to calculate displacement and distance using real-life examples and understand scenarios where displacement can be greater, equal to, or less than the distance traveled.

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