Distance And Displacement Flashcards
1
Q
Define distance.
A
Distance us the total length of travel irrespective of direction of motion. It is a scalar quantity.
2
Q
What does an odometer in a car measure?
A
It measures the total distance travelled.
3
Q
Define displacement.
A
Displacement is the distance moved in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity and is the straight line between the starting position and the final position.
4
Q
An object moving along a straight line can either move ____ or ______. This is represented mathematically as ______ or ______ displacement .
A
Forward
Backward
Positive
Negative
