Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the displacement of the ant that travels from the 25.00 cm mark to the 80.00 cm mark?
What is the displacement of the ant that travels from the 25.00 cm mark to the 80.00 cm mark?
What is the displacement of the ant's aunt who travels from the 35.00 cm mark to the 10.00 cm mark?
What is the displacement of the ant's aunt who travels from the 35.00 cm mark to the 10.00 cm mark?
If Kenny Kinematic travels south from mile marker 334 to mile marker 181, what is his displacement?
If Kenny Kinematic travels south from mile marker 334 to mile marker 181, what is his displacement?
What is Phylis Physics' final displacement after traveling 2.50 km north, 4.30 km south, and then 1.40 km north?
What is Phylis Physics' final displacement after traveling 2.50 km north, 4.30 km south, and then 1.40 km north?
Signup and view all the answers
Who undergoes the greater displacement, the photographer who travels from Florida to California or the astronauts who return from California to Florida?
Who undergoes the greater displacement, the photographer who travels from Florida to California or the astronauts who return from California to Florida?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Displacement
- Displacement is the change in position of an object.
- It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
- Displacement is measured in units of distance, such as meters or kilometers.
Examples of Displacement
- An ant travels from the 25.00 cm mark to the 80.00 cm mark on a meter stick. Its displacement is 55.00 cm to the right.
- An ant's aunt travels from the 35.00 cm mark to the 10.00 cm mark on a meter stick. Its displacement is 25.00 cm to the left.
- Kenny Kinematic travels from mile marker 334 to mile marker 181. His displacement is 153 miles to the north.
- Phylis Physics travels 2.50 km north, 4.30 km south, and 1.40 km north. Her final displacement is 0.60 km north.
- A student travels 4.0 m east, 8.0 m south, 4.0 m west, and 8.0 m north. Her displacement is 0 m.
- A space shuttle that circles the Earth several times and lands in California has a large displacement relative to its starting point in Florida.
Distance vs. Displacement
- Distance is the total length of the path traveled.
- It is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.
- Distance is always positive.
- Displacement can be positive or negative depending on direction.
- The distance traveled by the student in the example above is 24.0 m.
- The shuttle traveling around the Earth and the astronaut's flight are both different distances. The photographer's flight would be considered a shorter distance traveled than the astronaut's.
Conclusion
- Displacement is an important concept in physics that helps us understand the motion of objects.
- It is important to note that displacement only accounts for the net change in position.
- The total distance traveled can be much greater than the displacement.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the concept of displacement, a fundamental topic in physics. It highlights the definition of displacement, its vector nature, and provides examples for better understanding. Test your knowledge of displacement and its applications in real-world scenarios!
